 [ Symptoms ] i was recently diagnosed with an inner ear infection with a perforated ear drum and an aspergillus infection i was prescibed amoxicillinpotasium clav 875 125mg twice a day z pack was not working and clotrimazole topical 1 twice a day in the ear for the aspergillus the pa stated the drops would not work as well with the puss in the ear and told me to go ahead and gently remove the pus with a q tip i removed a sold chunk of aspergillus that was covering the eardrum the clotrimazole got through the perforated ear drum and my inner ear has an intense burning sensation in it recommendations [ Disease ] it is not really the swollen node that is the issue but rather the underlying cause of the node reaction the groin lymph nodes drain a huge area of the body    from your toes to your groin people are often surprised when the culprit is an infected toe or irritated scratch on the leg inflammation in the groin itself like infections i do not know if you are male or female different parts  ingrown or hair follicle infections shaving etc all can cause groin reaction having a careful exam    looking for possible sources of this node reaction    is important but this is not likely to be a rush to the doctor right away type of urgency it should be checked however