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E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. It is the most common cause of travelers' diarrhea.
Review Date:
8/6/2007
Ear barotrauma is a condition of discomfort in the ear caused by pressure differences between the inside and the outside of the eardrum.
Review Date:
10/20/2006
An ear discharge is drainage of blood, ear wax, pus, or fluid from the ear.
Review Date:
2/19/2007
Ear drainage culture is a laboratory test to identify organisms that cause ear infections.
Review Date:
2/10/2006
Ear emergencies include objects stuck in the ear and ruptured eardrums.See also: Acoustic trauma
Review Date:
2/12/2007
During an ear examination, the doctor looks inside your ear using an instrument called an otoscope.
Review Date:
2/12/2007
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of the middle ear. The middle ear is located just behind the eardrum.The term "acute" refers to a short and painful episode. An ear infection that lasts a long time or comes and goes is called chronic otitis media.For links to other types of ear infections, see otitis.
Review Date:
10/9/2006
Ear tube insertion is a procedure to drain fluid that has built up behind a child’s eardrums. The purpose of the procedure is to restore the normal functioning of the ear.
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7/25/2007
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1/18/2007
An earache can be sharp, dull, or burning pain. The pain may be temporary or constant.
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11/12/2007
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