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Otitis

Alternative Names: Ear infection; Infection - ear Symptoms: Any of the following symptoms may develop with otitis: Earache Itching or other discomfort in the ear or ear canal Drainage from the ear Hearing loss Ear noise or buzzing Fever Chills Irritability Malaise (feeling of general illness) Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Signs and tests: Text Continues Below A health care provider examining the ears, with or without an instrument (otoscope), may see signs of otitis. For example, symptoms of otitis externa that may be seen during an examination include a red, painful external ear, while otitis media symptoms include redness or swelling of the eardrum.

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