instruction: hello doctor can I put lidocaine viscous oral topical solution qualitest in ear for pain
output: hello please do not put lidocaine viscous into ear for pain first of all ear pain can be due to multiple reasons the causes of ear pain are as follows localized causes external ear pina ear canal middle ear cleft eustachian tube facial nerve mastoid cavity inner ear eighth nerve petrositis referred causes throat tonsillitis pharyngitis neck cervical spine disorders spondylosis oral cavity glossitis tootache tooth infection larynx laryngitis epiglottitis under each infections inflammations tumors malignancies non malignant growths hypersensitivities etc can result in ear ache referred earache is due to sharing of same nerve supply by the ear as well as the above said organs hence please do not treat earache on your own I will strongly suggest you consult an ent specialist doctor and follow his advise please provide us with details with regards to the following onset of ear ache duration nature of pain pricking dull aching throbbing any associated giddiness ear discharge headache nausea any throat pain nose block change of voice difficulty in swallowing any previous relevant history with regards to the ear or nose and throat which ear both ears you have fever any neck problems tooth ache artificial dentures next lidocaine viscous is for use on oro mucosal surfaces it is not for use inside the ear it will not get absorbed from intact skin surfaces like what you find in the outer ear where you are planning to apply the viscous top solution to relieve pain I suggest you try paracetamol 650 my tablet one tab sos not more than tablets per day however it is prudent to ascertain the exact cause for the earache and treat accordingly do contact us for any more queries on the subject