Swollen Ear Canal (Tw pics)

[Portfun24]

I've been feeling dizzy and sick for a couple of days, started getting a really sore ear yesterday morning and now have a sore head, feel hot and sore neck too. Would you go to the doctors for this or see if it passes, not sure if the feeling ill is related or just coincidence. I never want to waste the doctors time and they may not even do anything. Pic of good ear and sore ear for comparison, thanks.

@Portfun24 it sounds like a nasty infection. I'd ring the GP, especially if you have a fever.

Yes see your GP. When I had the same thing they gave me antibiotics and steroid drops. Hope you feel better soon x

Thanks both of you, il try get an appointment.

Any luck @Portfun24?

Hi I had an appointment at 2.30. I've got a middle ear infection and bulging ear drum, so got a week's worth of Fluxloacillin with strict instructions to go straight back tomoro or call 111 over the weekend if the pain or swelling increases. Been in bed sleeping on and off since I got back home just after 3, have had three doses and can defo feel a difference already the shivering has stopped! Thanks for asking after me.