Epistemis

Otorrhea

Specialty: Otolaryngology.

  • ear suppuration
  • fluid comes out of the ear

Why it occurs

  • Otitis Externa
  • Suppurative otitis media (tympanic perforation)
  • Foreign body
  • Cholesteatoma
  • CSF otorrhea (trauma)

Initial workup

Otoscopy; distinguish otitis externa/media; crop if unresponsive.

red flags

Otorrhea after head trauma (possible CSF), or with fever and affectation of general condition → urgent evaluation.

Standard management

  • Ear drops (antibiotic ± corticosteroid) — external/suppurative otitis
  • Analgesia — pain control

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousOtoliquorrhea
Area
Otolaryngology
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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