How can you tell you have a inner ear infection?

How can I tell if I have an ear infection?

• A few years back, I had a few months of malaise, intermittent mild nausea, and slight temperature increase (and 0.5 degree, not enough to qualify as a fever) but didn't think there was anything serious enough for a visit to the doctor. Then I woke up one day and my ear was numb, so I went to the doctor, was diagnosed with an ear infection, and was fine after antibiotics. Now I've been feeling sort of bad for a few weeks and am wondering if it's the same thing.

• Answer:

  Typically, if you have an ear infection, you may have the following symptoms: an earache or pressure feeling,  in the affected ear, muffled or decreased hearing, or some ear drainage; different people may have different combination of the above symptoms, such that some may have minimal ache, while others may have very acute pain. your physician will determine whether you have a viral infection or a bacterial infection and whether an antibiotic is necessary. It's hard to say whether you have the same thing, but in general terms, if your recent event is following a similar pattern to the previous one, then it might be better to be checked by your physician to be sure.