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Ear Infection
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Ear Infection

Get expert care for your Ear Infection by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from an Ear Infection visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your ear infection visit

Ear pain that doesn't resolve on its own usually needs a clinical look. This visit confirms what's going on and gets you the right treatment quickly.

You have pain, pressure, or fullness in one or both ears

You've noticed muffled hearing or a feeling of fluid in your ear

Your ear pain started alongside or after a cold or upper respiratory illness

You've had discharge or drainage from your ear

OTC pain relievers are helping temporarily but the problem isn't resolving

You swim frequently and suspect swimmer's ear might be involved

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a middle ear infection or an outer ear infection?

Middle ear infection (otitis media) causes pain behind the eardrum, often with fever, muffled hearing, and sometimes fluid drainage. Outer ear infection (otitis externa, 'swimmer's ear') causes pain with movement of the ear canal or tragus, itching, and discharge. Treatment differs — one requires oral antibiotics, the other topical.

Do ear infections always need antibiotics?

Not always. Many uncomplicated middle ear infections in adults resolve on their own within 2–3 days. Current guidelines support a watchful waiting approach in appropriate patients with mild symptoms. Antibiotic treatment is recommended when symptoms are severe, bilateral, or don't improve within 48–72 hours.

What can I do to manage ear pain while waiting for treatment to work?

OTC pain relievers — ibuprofen or acetaminophen — are effective for ear pain management. Warm compresses over the ear may provide additional comfort. Avoid putting anything in the ear canal unless directed by your clinician.

When should I seek same-day evaluation for an ear infection?

Promptly seek evaluation for high fever with ear pain, sudden hearing loss, dizziness or balance problems, facial weakness, pain spreading beyond the ear, or significant swelling behind the ear — these may indicate complications requiring urgent assessment.

What side effects are associated with ear infection treatments?

Oral antibiotics (amoxicillin is most commonly used) may cause diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Topical antibiotic ear drops are very well tolerated with minimal systemic absorption. Fluoroquinolone ear drops (for otitis externa) occasionally cause local irritation. Pain relievers at appropriate doses are very safe. Ear Infection visit What to expect from a Ear Infection visit
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