I have had a hole in my ear for a long time, and for the past few days, I have been having severe pain with white discharge coming out. Could this be an infection?
Yes, a hole in the ear present for a long time with recent severe pain and white discharge is very likely due to an infection in the middle ear. When there is a hole, germs can easily enter and cause pain, discharge, and sometimes hearing problems. Keep the ear dry and avoid putting anything inside it. This condition needs proper treatment. Consult your doctor as soon as possible to prevent further damage and control the infection.