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22-04-2006, 17:55
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Doctor's Clinic
Over the last few days I've developed quite the nasty ear infection (presumably from bungee jumping into that dirty lake). I went to the pharmacist the day it flared up and got some ear drops to deal with the infection, but so far they have offered little relief. Currently I'm popping painkillers like tic-tacs in order to go out during the day and sleep at night, obviously not the ideal or safe solution.
I was just wondering if there are any local clinics I can attend with decent, english speaking, doctors. I'd rather avoid wasting the staff at the hospitals time if all that is required is a prescription and staying above water. Also, how much (roughly) would I be looking to pay? Some half decent directions would be greatly appreciated too, hopefully they'll still be open. Cheers guys. 
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22-04-2006, 18:18
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I have found that any of the pharmacies are very good as prescribing antibiotics (penicillin) and any necessary treatments. All very cheap and should be under 500baht. I used the one in Sawatdirak Rd on the left close to Rat u thid Rd,but honestly any of them will be OK Make sure its cleared up before your return home as the cabin pressure could cause you problems if your ear is still infected.
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22-04-2006, 18:25
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Thats what I'm worried about. I fly to KL tommorow for a few nights, and that short flight could be bad enough. It would be death flying from KL to melb if its still this bad.
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22-04-2006, 19:03
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Go to a clinic and get an injection and pills, the pain in the ear will disappear very quickly but you need to eat pills for 5 days anyway. I had this problem 2 years ago.
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22-04-2006, 19:09
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I would seriously consider delaying your flight to KL Aus. If you still have an infected ear,then you are risking a lot of pain and possible further damage to your ear canal. I'm no doctor,but I was advised NOT to fly with an infected ear. Two or three days on penicillin should cure it I would have thought. Have you checked your travel insurance for things like this?
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I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my Granddad Not screaming in fear like his passengers Last edited by dawsey : 22-04-2006 at 19:11.
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22-04-2006, 20:43
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I know this post has a serious side.
But I can see it now... "sorry I'm late back from holiday in LOS boss, but I wasn't allowed to fly back for a extra 3 days because I was on a course of antibiotics for an "infected ear". Yeah right... 
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22-04-2006, 23:25
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Thanks for all the replies guys, I thought I would just jump on and give you an update. I was unable to find any Clinics, despite asking multiple people and at my Hotel's front desk, so I ended up at the Kathu (sp?)/ Patong hospital. Of course on the short trip there I passed no fewer then 3 doctor's clinics within 100m of eachother on the street behind my hotel (club andaman).
After filling out my information and getting a checkup I was extremely pleased to find out that because my infection is in the middle-outer of the ear canal I'm clear to fly. The doctor said it would be best to avoid it if possible, but only due to the pain it will cause on the flight, and that if I decided to fly no long term or further damage would occur. This was a big relief for me. I'd much rather deal with a bit of pain then get stuck behind feeling sorry for myself as the other 3 of my group get to experience KL. All in all I was pleased with the level of service from the hospital. The ladies and nurses at the front counter had adequate english and the doctor that did the checkup, while moving things along quite fast and not sharing the seemingly caring personality of those back home (understandable), spoke excellent english and came across as someone who definately knew their stuff and instilled a much needed level of confidence in me. I paid 500 baht for the anti-biotics/checkup and my current painkillers were adequate. Regards, Aus
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23-04-2006, 12:32
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I would actually always say to you - go to the hospital rather than a clinic. I am not saying clinics are bad, its just they are not as equipped as a Hospital, and you have all the specialists at the hospital as well. Also they generally are not as expensive as a Clinic is.
Also if you feel discomfort in your ear while flying. It really can have serious reprocutions on you for life. i would avoid it personally. Its like diving, you cannot dive if you have a bad ear ache. KL is fun, but you can always have just as much fun here. E
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23-04-2006, 12:39
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And if your flying down with Air Asia, you can expect major discomfort in the ear. Nothing to do with Air Asia themselves, but the B737 and the way it depressurises on decent.
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23-04-2006, 15:46
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Mate dont you have a travel insurance? If you stay at a hotel, call for the hotel doctor. If not go to international hospital. I dont know the policies of your travel insurance BUT. This is how it works over here. You get refunded for lost vacation days, you get your meds paid, you get the doctor visit paid. If you are sick more then 50% of your vacation you get a new trip paid. However you need the doctors orders written down for the insurance company. I got some money back for doing that 2004.
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23-04-2006, 15:49
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For smalll things like ear infection I would rather go to a clinic, costs more but you dont have to wait for ages. (Patong Hospital)
For more serious things, head to Bangkok Phuket Hospital in Phuket City.
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23-04-2006, 16:02
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I got a bad cold coming back Pattaya to Perth. The guy next to me was convulsing with coughing bouts [and onto my food] Take off was ok but depressureizing on descent, I could hardly hear anything. The pressure change is about 5 to 8 thousand feet. Took over a month to get rid of it-must have been bird flu and ebola virus in one.
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23-04-2006, 16:07
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I am left wondering if it is necessary to take out medical insurance on a trip to LOS ... 500 baht seems like a bargain for a medical check-up & anti biotica. Medical insurance would cost heaps more than this!
But in retrospect, nothing generally happens when one takes out insurance - & you could possibly lose a leg or something worse if no insurance is carried ? Hey Aus, without sounding rude, if your avatar is really your picture - you're bloody lucky you didn't hit the bottom of that dirty lake ... you are a brave man to go bungee jumping... mate
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23-04-2006, 19:35
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Theres an ear nose and throat specialist Doc in Phuket town..
My brother surfs and due to bad UK water has had mopre than his fair share of ear infections.. Got one here and got some drops from the pharmacy.. as in a lot of pain and blood on his pillow in the mornings.. Got him to a specialist who said that the drops were doing no good at all and he had a high chance of permanant hearing loss in that ear (or partial).. Brother freaked for a bit but made a total recovery.. Only time the pharmacy has ever not been 100% though.. Usually superb.
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23-04-2006, 19:38
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Think about it like this. What if for any reason you would require a transport by air, lets say, a chopper or airplane or whatever to BKK. You wanna pay that with your next 20 years vacation money? There is a number of different reason why someone would be a real nut to not get an insurance when travelling at all. But here in Sweden the home insurance covers travelling for 50 days a year.
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23-04-2006, 20:23
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Well you wouldnt want to see a hospital bill for an ICU stay then
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23-04-2006, 21:03
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4 years ago I tried this! Two days before I was due to fly, I phoned up the company i was working for and said that I couldn't fly back for an extra 4 days due to me having "Food poisioning from eating fresh fish". Said the local doctor recomeneded this (Not the TG i was with). My manager say's ok! So im thinking wow an extra 4 days on the piss! Start get ready to go out and meet my friends at Hooters! Just as im leaving the hotel my mobile rings with my manager on the other end. The worst lines i ever hear comes out! "Just got in contact with our office in Bangkok, they are sending the English speaking company docter to see you. What is the name of your hotel? He will be on Phuket the next day!" Needless to say, i was ok to fly back on the Monday! I would of gott'en away wit it too, if it wasn't for those pesky Kids! 
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23-04-2006, 23:28
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Not for the same company now! Thank god. Too caring............... (yeah right!) I have said in another thread what company i used to work for but its not that intresting so dont bother looking! 
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24-04-2006, 08:32
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Not sure now
Was about to go to the chemist yesterday cos I've got an infection in both my ears, read this thread and thought "$hit will now have to go to the hospital" was too busy during the day to get to phuket town so in the end just bought some drops from the chemist. First drop steadily in to ear number 1 last night, wow!!! after 5 minutes was just turning over to put some in my other ear when I noticed it didn't hurt anymore, have I got a hollow head and it ran through from the other side??? This morning woke up bright and early which is not my norm, bad ear now loads better and ready for drop number two, god ear stil good no need for any,cannot work this good can it??
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24-04-2006, 15:32
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Haha. Nah thats not me mate. Just always liked that picture. I'm a young, active guy, hopefully won't be looking like that for a good few years yet  . Perhaps I'll change it to avoid confusion.Dodger: I'd say it's more likely that your ear just became badly water-logged, which would account for some discomfort and the discharge of fluid. From what the doctor at the hospital told me, the ear drops I had were pretty much useless for a proper infection. And for those of you who commented on the pain during the decent, you're absolutely right. I'm currently in KL and for the majority of the flight over the pain killers were working a treat and all was fine, but coming down I experienced one of the worst and long-lasting pains in a long time. It settled back down about an hour after landing, but it definately was not an experience I would like to repeat. I'm hoping my ear clears up by late tommorow for my departure back to melbourne, or at the very least is a little kinder on me. If it hadn't been for the 3 others I'm travelling with, I definately would've preferred to stay the extra couple of days and let it clear up. Especially considering how I've found KL to be thus far, but I'll leave that for another topic. My biggest piece of advice for any of you who feel they're developing an ear infection is to simply go to a proper doctor or to the hospital and get it checked out the first day you notice it and get on to the medication asap. I was silly enough to just try and deal with the pain and see if it lessened by itself for a few days. For the small price of the checkup and medication, it just isn't worth the discomfort.
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