What should I do if I have a pain inside my ear?

Pain inside the ear may be caused by herpes zoster of the ear, acute otitis externa, acute suppurative otitis media, etc. It can be improved by surgical treatment, topical medication and oral medication. 1. Herpes zoster of the ear: Acyclovir ointment can be applied locally, and systemic application of Acyclovir and Ribavirin is needed for treatment. 2. Acute otitis externa: local medication is needed, such as using ofloxacin ear drops for ear drops; serious infections need oral antibacterial drugs for treatment, such as cefixime, roxithromycin, azithromycin and so on. 3. Acute purulent otitis media: ① perforation of the eardrum before the use of 1% phenol glycerin for ear drops, if the symptoms are serious tympanic membrane incision and drainage, discharge of pus; ② perforation of the eardrum, you need to use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution for cleaning, and then use ofloxacin ear drops for ear baths. After the occurrence of earache need to actively seek medical attention, systematic examination to clarify the diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of drugs and treatment.