Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

[@xiuehe]

hello everyone, I currently have swimmers ear so i just wanna say the symptoms and what you'll most likely get prescribed. your ear will get red on the outside. the doctor will tell you it's swelling, this is no concern its a common symptom you may or may not experience pain. ive only experienced pain like a little bit of times. your ear will be warm, itll be itchy. you may get hearing loss and a feeling of fullness. youll get prescribed 2 pill bottles so you can switch back to back instead of waiting 4 hours. i recommened eating after 1-2 hours of digesting a pill. i ate pizza right after i took my ear drops and my pill. youll get prescribed special eardrops made for ear infections instead of the ones for earwax youd have lying around so those probably wouldnt work, should resolve in about 7-10 days :)

[@yurihime9739]

My first time experiencing something like this and it’s freaking me out, I’m definitely calling the doctor tomorrow.

[@Isaac-ev3nq]

Currently experiencing it too, it's important to combat it with treatment because it could get worse without treatment. Mine got so bad that in my jawbones and bottom teeth that I thought I had a dental tooth infection, so I literally went to the dentist and they said I was good. So once I went to a clinic, the doctor took one quick look and confirmed it.

[@yurihime9739]

@@Isaac-ev3nq wow I hope you’re able to recover soon! That sounds so painful… I ended up not calling the doctor because I felt better today but I plan on calling tomorrow for sure. Sorry if this is tmi but I’m on day 3 and there’s no longer pain but my ear is very clogged and seems like it’s trying to get rid of the infection… Day 1 and 2 were hell so I definitely want to get antibiotics to make sure it doesn’t regress or return in the future… I never knew ears could be so scary lol

[@Isaac-ev3nq]

@@yurihime9739 Thank you for the well wishes! I've been experiencing it for around 3-5 days as well. They gave me antibiotics and steroids yesterday. A doctor can easily take a look to see if your ear is inflamed/still bad or not. I hope you can get yours fully healed as well ♥

[@jxy9392]

@@yurihime9739sorry to bother, how did you hold up? Everything good

[@yurihime9739]

@@jxy9392 you're good! If i recall correctly I ended up not going to the hospital, I bought debrox earwax remover & used that over the course of a few days to aid the clogging. Don't know if that's what you should do, as I'm not a doctor, but I was able to recover

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

Btw, this was one of the best vids regarding swimmer’s ear. Also your voice is very soothing

[@trentongibson1660]

I have right now, haven't had it since I was a kid. No idea how I got it. Had to go to the ER this morning, I cannot believe how bad it hurt, could hardly move my jaw, they gave me a shot of high powered anti-inflammatory pain killer, then gave me a prescription for it, ibuprofen wouldn't touch it. I rolled my leg up in a very fast moving winch two years ago, bunch of mucsle and tissue damage, plus snapped both bones, had to get a rod put in. As far as pain goes, this ear infection is worse.

[@laposhel1386]

Praying for you Amen 🙏

[@emily-mayx2842]

I had this and it was soooo unbelievably painful. The pain radiated all over the left side of my face. I couldn't even open my mouth to brush my teeth it hurt sooo bad. Was misdiagnosed and given oral antibiotics, which after several days still didn't work. I had to contact an emergency out-of-hours doctor who gave me an antibiotic ear spray instead and I felt relief within a few uses. I love that doctor!!!

[@akuraz]

Reading all these comments calmed me down. I really thought I was the only one that cannot ear properly, move my left jaw properly and the feeling of getting your ear stabbed everytime. I really thought I was dying. Right now it has been 3 days since I had this and I have 9 days left til my school starts. I really hope it heals more early than expected to. I was also prescribed by antibiotics and no ear drops.

[@joshuaralot8145]

Bro . Do you feel a ringing sound or any other sound from infected ear

[@guestacc8420]

worst fucking pain i’ve felt, a constant stabbing in my ear!! i suggest anyone going through it go to doctors so they can give you the right medication because all over the counter products won’t do anything!!!

[@natashagarrison3996]

My daughter had this and it caused her so so much pain. She's never had any problem's with her ears. So she woke up this summer, severe ear pain and it went under her jaw when she opened her mouth...low grade fever...very sore to touch She is 10 years old. Don't wait go the doctor....she got ear drops to apply.4 times a day....pain is still bad Tonight. Hoping tomorrow is a little better!!

[@boogeyman1016]

Hi I'm facing the same too hopefully she's feeling better now

[@sory4beinanonymous]

RIP sorry for your loss

[@aotisnotamasterpiece1880]

@@sory4beinanonymous wdym rip?

[@SuperButterfly217]

It's a type of pain that you want to avoid whenever possible. I'm so glad that I went to urgent care. I will start using the drops today.

[@momalshaikh8548]

For anyone wondering I had it for about a year and half and it kept coming back to both of my ears..it got to a point where it was unbearably swollen and hurt so here’s what helped: 1) For the pain from swelling using a hot compress if you don’t have one then grab a towel and soak it in hot water and then soak out the water and put it on your help (do it as many times as you want) 2) I used clotrim drops and it took like one day for them to work…check any drops if you don’t find these or substitutes for them Secondly u might think ur drops aren’t working bc your ears might be really blocked but dw it will work 3) While u use these drops pls make sure u don’t get any water in your ears that includes while showering What I did was use a plastic wrapper and wrapped it around my ears while showering.If you can’t do this everyday then do it until your treatment is complete.Also remember wax is good for your ears so the infection doesn’t happen again

[@hell.o.]

Did you go to the doctor to get your ear drops? I think I have swimmers ear but I’m scared to tell my parents because I’m scared of going to the doctor

[@hazeleyes2293]

Welp that’s exactly why you had it that long. It never left! I’m surprised you can still hear. Should’ve just went to the doctor after no more than 2 weeks of having it!

[@momalshaikh8548]

@@hazeleyes2293 I did go,they gave me drops as mentioned above

[@ceyciemateo9411]

@@hazeleyes2293 I’ve had it for 3 years

[@hazeleyes2293]

@@ceyciemateo9411 not good! Please go get antibiotics soon!🙏

[@KINGS0FA1]

I had this for 2 days now and it hurts like hell. I can't do anything but cry at night, it lessens the pain a bit

[@samconstantinou2335]

I feel you King.

[@krishanbanerjee]

I cried yesterday as well from the pain

[@Southpaw07]

@@krishanbanerjee I am experiencing the same and cried all night too make it stop please!!. pacing the floors all night . this is by far the most discomforting ever...

[@Shin_Master_Zero]

I feel you!! I had the specific pain for at least 2 days, I couldn't sleep well especially the second day. I also had fever like 38c and threw up at the night due to the pain. I took some painkillers but they worked for only few hours, there weren't any position to please my ear pain so, the only thing I could was crying. We called the doctor and I had to wait like for eight hours by that time and that were the most painful hours of that day. I did experience it once and now it's even worse. Stay safe everyone and I wish you the best! Heal up soon❤

[@nigelwyn]

Thanks, I'm ringing my doctor first thing tomorrow.

[@kyleeleishman7007]

i currently have it. mine is horrible. i have no hearing in my left ear, i cant sleep on that side, the ear drops they gave me will not even go into my ear due to the canal swelling. i went back today and all the lady did was put a piece of expanding cotton in my ear, put my ear drops in, and told me i was good and it should reduce swelling. at the moment a q-tip cant even enter my ear. my drops cant go in either. this is affecting my ear, behind my ear, and my left side of my jaw. it hurts to eat, put pressure on it, etc. i cant hear out of it besides a muffled buzzing sound. my ear is throbbing. i couldn’t sleep last night due to the pain. i have been going through this since thursday and it’s only getting worse. i’m very sensitive to loud sounds in my left ear as well. i cant yawn, cough, sneeze, chew, hiccup, etc without having the feeling of my ear from being stabbed.

[@Bulldawg187killa]

u just described my pain on the dot even the starting on thursday part

[@netabolt6546]

i have earpain already from Tuesday last week. the pain you described i had for like two or three full days. no fever but haventn slept the first two nights. like you said, eating or opening jaw hurted alot. now its better and the eardrops work and i think i go for a drop lesser now. it still have some moments were it sometimes hurts but its not any worse than last tuesday and wednesday. it was crazy painfull. yeah, didnt slept at all for two days. now its strange that i still cant hearleft side hundred procent but the hearing gets again although i sometimes still have an itch and also some points of the day it hurts like a nagging pain in left ear were i have the sickness. i hadnt any fever. i'm just scared that the pain and itch never goes away after a week of painfull and not hearing hudnred procent. i'm scared now to listen with my earbuds so i think i would never do that again. i'm going to look for Headphones wich fits for my Narrow Earcannal. i was born with narrow ears and have clogged ears every year, sometimes even thrice a year i need to get it out. its since the last time, the water didnt come completely out when they drained it. it also hurted. was a few weeks somewhat better. but then since last week it was from bad to worse. now its a sometimes hurting feeling and annoying itch sometime. i'm afraid that i go deaf because now i already have again clogged right ear so my hearing is very bad. listening to music in the future would be with headphones and not earbuds because i think thats the reason i have somuch trouble right now these last weeks. you will get over the pain but i dont know if it would heal properly. its already a week and still not fully healed from it. i am a bit frustrated and anxiety and panic. i still have that impending doom that i would go deaf but i doubt that that realy would happen. tommorow i gonna get checked by an eardoctor and i hope he can give me relieve and also answer my many many questions i have.

[@southflladyjw]

See an ENT doc. They are pros

[@kolbi-sis]

I have swimmers ear now and ughhhh terrible pain the drops don't help. Didn't realize it was this much pain

[@SpicyWaffles310]

This is exactly what I’m going through right now, the pain is unbearable. I’m in a foreign country as well.

[@atewards6301]

I almost collapsed earlier today because I lost all control in my left ear. I haven’t been able to hear out of my left ear and it hurts to the touch. All this week I have been dizzy and to the point of almost passing out. Moral of the story: Don’t get water in your ears.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

With proper treatment from a healthcare provider, swimmer's ear often clears up in 7 to 10 days.👍

[@tomdelongshat2820]

I can’t wait that long😭

[@Aurantius_]

7 to 10 days. PftHAHAHAHAH I have been 9 MONTHS with this I can’t take it anymore. I need help or at least to know if nothing else can be done about my case, I feel helpless I have not swam for so long and I still get this recurring infection. Someone please help. It’s a pseudomona.

[@eth4n723]

@@tomdelongshat2820 I have it right now again last time I had it I took ear drops every day and it was gone in only 3-4 days

[@Slaskhinken]

Took penicillin for 9 data still not gone, better but not gone . First 5 days i had extreme pain in the head and ear. It was horrible , i hope this wont get worse bow that i get off it

[@syed3646]

@@eth4n723 Which ear drops?

[@adamjam2]

Best ear infection info I’ve found! Thank you so much for giving factual data to help me understand my situation and what treatments to do to actually help it. I already used a nasal spray to hopefully reduce swelling in case of fluid in my ears, but after your info maybe it is just an external case. Also finally understanding why they recommend a mixture of ipa and vinegar (for the acidic environment to keep away bacterial growth)

[@christinahumphrey3357]

Great video and easy to understand. I suffer from swimmers ear and now I understand why.

[@jjmedicine]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@shakira_sole]

So do I ... I have it right now & it’s so painful I can’t sleep at night 🥺

[@alexialee-smith378]

@@shakira_sole omg same.. I haven’t even gone swimming lol I’m doctor said I needed to take shorter showers😂😂.. but the pain is so terrible I haven’t slept in days

[@shakira_sole]

@@alexialee-smith378 i finally got sleep last night & im feeling much better! My ear is still a little sore but I’m much better💕. Keep praying !! Wishing you speedy recovery 🥺!!

[@xiuehe]

@@alexialee-smith378 im glad were the swimmer ear squad lol!! its my first day being diagnosed by the emergency room, ive only gotten sleep when ive manually fell asleep. wishing yall good luck!

[@britbrown9030]

Thank you! I have a test in the morning

[@davezarate5704]

I clean my ears with cotton buds and alcohol when I got these, I rub it on the infected wound gently. I removed it in 3-5 days, idk if it's safe

[@cedcatipon7788]

Hey guys. Ive been taking oral antibiotics for 2 days now but the swelling in my ear didnt get better, my fever went down and pain is a bit better but still hurts like hell when touched. I still have lumps below my ear and near my cheek. How long did it take you guys to get significant healing when you started oral antibiotics?

[@bvllseye4068]

How are you now ??

[@Zaxk-tu6xe]

I have the same symptoms as you, how long did it take for you to get better?

[@onestopfarming860]

Same thing is happening with my father with chrome otitis externa.He had done scooping of muscles and now the muscles are growing again with unbearable pain at the age of 70. Pls suggest better treatment methods for that.

[@FridaMagus]

Never had this ever got it the first time two days ago an this is probably the most painful thing i experienced this year. This actually helped me understand s bit more as i went to a 24hr urgent care they didn't really talked about it must they just gave me my Antibiotics ear drops an just take Advil. So thank you for helping me understand what wss going on. 🤗

[@cedcatipon7788]

Hey hows it going, you got fever too?

[@FridaMagus]

@@cedcatipon7788 no fever. I got my antibiotics ear drops the day i made my comment. I just never felt so much pain an discomfort in my ear. The pain was worse then my kidney infection a few years ago.

[@ParameshChockalingam]

I got this few years back twice on my left ear. And last few weeks I got the infection on right ear and just after few days got it on left ear. The first day of getting pain. We can't sleep. Need to suppress pain with paracetamol. In addition to having slight deafness, we will feel restless and confused. And sometimes fever can accompany.

[@Chickennuggiesandchoclatemilk]

I have been getting this like five times in the summer since I was like 7

[@FridaMagus]

@@Chickennuggiesandchoclatemilk omg I don't think I could have handled it at that age. Hell having at 24 an that level of pain, nah captain I would rather have a kidney infection.

[@anathimandymkhize9154]

I currently have this awful thing 😢and I have zero hearing in my left ear and I feel a painful blockage that ends up giving me a headache

[@joshuaralot8145]

Bro in how much time did you recovered

[@thecabanogfamily9479]

i experienced this necrotising otitis externa… honestly, the pain was so severe that i collapsed several times… luckily, after i had my ear flushed, the pain disappeared only very mild discomfort from probly inflammation of the ear canal. i was on several meds post procedure that completely healed me in a matter of 2-3 days.

[@Clementine_D]

NECROTIZING??! That's terrifying! Did they have to cut the dead skin out of your ear canal?

[@thecabanogfamily9479]

@@Clementine_D no. i think i was lucky enough to have rushed to the ED as soon as i felt the pain. i didnt wait for a few days hoping it will just go away. i was on ANtibiotics for i dont know how many wks.. but the pain dramatically improved after the flushing..

[@user-vu9xc7ip5o]

BROOOOOO It’s so annoying I can’t lie down on my side cuz of it and even the slightest touch kills bare

[@rachelpatchett6629]

OMG same it is one of the most painful things I am going through even worse than some surgeries I’ve had. I liken it to childbirth intensity honestly!!

[@sahelamiri2191]

Me too, in 5 mins I'm gonna go hospital I'm just getting ready

[@onii-chan2811]

@@sahelamiri2191 bro I’m so much in pain right now!!

[@joshuaralot8145]

​@@sahelamiri2191how much time does it take you to recover

[@joshuaralot8145]

How r u now

[@kristinapadilla3401]

I had a wick procedure to allow ear drops to enter and I feeling like it's not working. I now developed a fever and swollen puffiness near ear and cheek. Er said to go back in 3 days if getting worse. I feel like I can wait 3 days. More swelling and fever now.

[@ibuekha1496]

Me too

[@kyleeleishman7007]

i had that done today. it’s not supposed to come out for 2-3 days and mine came out as soon as i got home, yet my ear is still almost completely swelled shut

[@ibuekha1496]

@@kyleeleishman7007 do you know how it feel?? Oh my god... I can't say it how.because when i go to see the specialist there, the doctor say my ears it really worse.

[@Camilia5615]

Why do I get sinus infections that will travel to my middle ear and even to my tonsils and throat...already diagnosed with an auto-inflammatory condition, but none of the specialists know much about this and kind of ignore any connections. ENT couldn't explain any issue that I've had regarding ENT.

[@kwnewark]

Oh my god you are me!!! Been to 2 ENT Nothing!!!

[@dayel9]

Thank you for the great video.

[@jjmedicine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@haleyw5677]

this brings back bad memories

[@xanax4893]

How long your pain lasted please tell me I'm dying

[@foreverambervlogs]

Very well explained 👏

[@kennedysakala1343]

Thank you, very informative video

[@Sonofwill]

It’s prob a good idea to ensure you wash yours pillows if you have ear infections, particularly if you sweat, the pillow could be acting like a Petri dish and reinfecting you. I’ve got it in both ears, it’s either fungal or bacterial, need to go to doctors to get treatment, unless the treatment attacks both, prob need them cultured. Having scabby ears is annoying as hell. I’m having to pull the scabs away 3times a day, and the corners inside are well sore!

[@Kremlin_]

I have been bearing this for two weeks and no antibiotics helped me yet 🤝🏼🙂

[@xanax4893]

Yo please tell me you're okay now please

[@pinds1000]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🏊 Understanding Swimmer's Ear:* - Swimmer's ear, also known as otitis externa, is inflammation of the external ear canal, often caused by infection. - Commonly caused by infectious agents like bacteria and fungi, swimmer's ear can also result from non-infectious factors such as trauma or skin conditions. 03:31 *🌊 Pathophysiology of Otitis Externa:* - Infection in the external auditory canal typically arises due to alterations in the environment, such as changes in pH or epithelial damage. - Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, along with fungi like Candida and Aspergillus species, are common causative agents. 07:11 *🚨 Signs and Symptoms of Swimmer's Ear:* - Ear pain (otalgia) upon pulling the pinna or pressing on the tragus, discharge or debris in the ear, and itching (pruritus) are hallmark symptoms. - Patients may experience sensations of ear pressure, erythematous and edematous external auditory canal, along with potential complications like tinnitus, hearing loss, and fever in severe cases. 12:46 *💉 Diagnosis and Treatment:* - Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on history, risk factors, and physical examination, often aided by otoscopy to visualize inflammation and debris. - Treatment involves identifying and addressing underlying causes, pain management, debris removal, and topical ear drops containing agents like acetic acid, antibiotics (e.g., polymyxin B, neomycin), and hydrocortisone for inflammation. In severe cases, IV antibiotics may be necessary. Made with HARPA AI

[@AmitisL]

Very helpful, thank you

[@Goddybag4Lee]

Apparently my ear canals are size zero so I get swimmer's ear occasionally. It itches like hell and the pain is awful.

[@austinparrales1335]

I am a serious competitive swimmer that swims 6 days a week, and couple months back i had swimmer’s ear. I was given antibiotic ear drops, but i don’t think i finished the amount of days i was supposed to. I was fine for about two or three weeks until i found the same pain again, so i used the drops and it went away. over time, i’ve noticed water easily getting trapped in that same ear and it hurting a little, but after putting some vinegar and rubbing alcohol, in it, it went away. Now, It hurts again really bad and i have no idea what to do. I don’t want to take off weeks of practice again because i’ve already had to take a month off because of a injury flurry recently. What do I do? Will ear plugs work? how do I make this go away???

[@bradyno5464]

Use earplugs

[@acod319]

I do swim 5 days awake with 2-3 meets a week and I have it and I’m in so much pain right now

[@sumeetyadav6219]

Now how are you??

[@Ykjayb1]

I had tubes in my left ear but they fell out and my ear kinda off and on when it comes to leakage. My ear is leaking atm. It’s starting to have pain as well

[@Itsdomo3333]

I have this, came on suddenly. I went to ENT. And I don’t feel a difference with these ofloxacin drops. Actually my ear, face, jaw and head hurts. I’m searching for natural ways that may help me. Anything you guys did that helped?

[@its_aditya910]

Ct IMAGING FEATURES ARE IN FAVOUR OF DISPLACED COMMINUTED FRACTURE OF BONY RIGHT EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL WITH ASSOCIATED HEMATOMA AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Needs clinical correlation. Sir iska matlab or kaise thik hoga

[@kristenfromOZ]

For this condition and having severe pain like I have had; u need an antibacterial and anti fungal ear drop with steroids it's the only thing that helped me. I've had 4 days of pure agony. Presented at emergency last night. Don't waste your time with over the counter drops they don't work. Regular paracetamol and ibuprofen help with swelling and inflammation.

[@messengerheavenlyangelfeet2298]

Get ear calm

[@NoOne-dr6se]

The doctors findings on me is I have chronic otitis externa. And it's so frustrating as hell, it kept coming back. Had it for a year now. I feel like I'm really traumatized. It just came back 2 weeks ago and now it's coming back again cause I'm feeling the pressure and slight pain.

[@xanax4893]

Are you ok bro is it gone or not?

[@abbasabbass8126]

Very useful I appreciate it

[@Ellipsis2]

recently had one that was bilateral in both ears and was literally the worst pain i have ever experienced in my entire life. pain was so bad i got sent to the ER after being on oral antibiotics for a week that wasn’t doing anything. i couldn’t hear a single thing because both ears were completely swollen shut i couldn’t even hear myself speak. pain was so bad they put me on morphine, they had to put wicks in my ears to open the swelling so they could put ear antibiotic drops in. very fast acting and worked within 3-4 days.

[@xanax4893]

Dose it works are you okay now?

[@tmntransparency1275]

very good informative video

[@kasabihan102]

thanks a lot for the video....

[@HouseWifeMafia90]

I am currently going through this as well…. It started in one ear then it spread to the other ear. I am in so much pain.. tell me why doctors don’t care to do anything for pain with you have a severe case…. I was given ear drops and it’s GETTING WORSE. Clearly since it’s spread to the other ear. My face and neck are swollen… and I can’t hear anything.. I have constant migraines with this.. I’m on amoxicillin orally as well but still.. not.. working..

[@roza6468]

How are you now girl? Which bacteria did you have?

[@randylandry5332]

Mine seems pretty mild, it begins throbbing mid-day for getting slightly painful, in the mornings its kinda swollen, but no deafness, leakage, or major pain. Should I just see if it goes away on it's own? I've been using DIY mixed drops (alcohol, vinegar, peroxide, etc)

[@RT038]

I'm in holidays right now i went for a swim put my head under the water now I have swimmers ear lost sound in my left ear.

[@mypalsalvintage135]

I had it and now I never put my head under water

[@ryanpzy9336]

Me right now bro. And I've never had this sht

[@hard2thecore]

I have swimmers ear and my fluid is coming out right now. My ear hurts really bad so I take medicine to

[@lola-mo5sh]

Great, thank you!

[@boyerindustries]

My home remedy and diagnosis/ experience: I now realize after almost a week this is what I have, any touching around the ear hurts especially near the inner ear, and can feel it when I yawn first I thought I had a pimple inside my ear canal because I’ve had one before on the inner part of the tragus (just outside the ear canal) and it was painful for a day or two till it popped but this is day 5 now and it’s not just a pinpoint area of pain now it’s the whole outer canal that hurts My home remedy for sufficient relief so far: 1) use carbamide peroxide drops to clean out any debris/ wax 2) take 2 pieces of toilet paper (1square) and fold in half diagonally, the roll in one direction by twisting the tip between your fingers untill about half the tp square is tightly rolled with a pointed tip 3) use these as q tips (although they’re much better to use because a: they don’t stimulate the already painful area as much as qtips b: they’re far less rigid so you can twist them deeper into the ear without worrying about eardrum damage) to dry out outer ear canal & extract any remaining debris, to keep them tightly rolled you have to roll them into the ear in the same direction you twisted them 4) get something like vinegar or alcohol that has a strong antibacterial effect 5) crush up an ibuprofen into fine powder 6) dip a q-tip in your vinegar or alcohol, then roll it around in your ibuprofen powder 7) take the alcohol/vinegar soaked & ibuprofen coated q-tips and use as you would if you were cleaning the outer ear canal per regular hygiene regimen Now you have clean, antibacterial & ant inflammation coated ear canals, wait 20-30 minutes and *for me* this relieved probably 60-70% of the pain & felt much better. I was far less irritated and able to almost forget about it completely and go in with my day instead of being in nagging pain unable to think about anything else

[@challengereality_]

Yeah I dunno about that man. Are you a doctor or did you just get the bright idea to do a home remedy to yourself? Coz if you did and even though it fixed you doing something like that sounds dangerous. Risk factors you wouldn’t have thought but a doctor would know all of them. I’m not a doctor’s butthole but my advice to anyone would be go to the fkn doctor and a nose throat ear spec and pay them to deal with it and fix you.. not stick twisted tissue in your swollen ear holes and crush up some ibuprofen like like your about to snort lines of it

[@HankBukowski]

@@challengereality_ When you wrote this, did you feel like you were smarter than other people? I wasn't sure about the post either but after reading your reply, it seems reasonable.

[@theresapascoal]

Rubbish. Q tips are what cause swimmers ear as well. I’ve never seen any doctor use once in a patience ear and I’ve always been warned against them.

[@diannedunn9326]

Whatever I have is in and out of my ear. Also in my nose. Sandy and I cannot see it but it is soft and pearlesent. Any ideas?

[@aotisnotamasterpiece1880]

i think i have this. my ear started paining like hell and i wasnt able to sleep and the next day was my accountancy practical. i dont go swimming so i think this is because of earphones. i went to the doctor, he gave me some medicine and painkiller for 2-3 days. today is the 3rd and final day of the medicines and i dont feel better... i still have pain and tommorow is my economics practical so i'll just give the practical somehow and head back to the doctor again. i really need this fixed because im having problems in eating and speaking. and obviously my ear hurts, not on the same level as the 1st day but yeah it hurts still.

[@hershey7150]

Is it just me?😭 but my swimmer’s ear always gets back every time of the month😭😭😭?? Like it freakin hurts brooo can’t even talk normally and can’t eat as well😭 I tried home remedies such as cold compress it helps but for only a short period😭 it lasted for almost 3-5 days and it’s worser than my freakin monthly period 😭😭😭

[@vleraosmanaj3756]

Samee😮😮😮

[@EllaBee90]

It takes a couple of days for the drops or the medicine to take effect. This time it took me almost the whole week before I could close my mouth again. I take cortisone and I am immunocompromised. Plus, my ear canals are really small. I get swimmer's ear at least two times a year - but now I don't feel it because of the cortisone. It got so bad the whole left side of my face was swollen and I couldn't close my mouth properly. So to the hospital I went to get some drops, and antibiotics, and get it cleaned again. When it's not one it's the other. Really annoying.

[@roza6468]

Which antibiotic did you take and what kind of infection what is?

[@Drsubhadragade]

I have this now..the problem is mine is bilateral..both the ears😭😭😭😭😭.. constant ringing sound in both ears and oh myyy the painnnnnn... especially at night!!!!.. can't even sleep like one hour also ...the pain would be less if they cut the ear seriously!

[@joshuaralot8145]

How much days does it take you to recover bro

[@joshuaralot8145]

And what about your ringing sound

[@salam7905]

thank you so much

[@JonathanPole-t6q]

my wounds still not heal after this it's almost a year I always cleans it with anti bacterial soap but still itchy and I can't get away my hands with it

[@user-xy7le4nb1p]

Will a swimmer's ear that's left untreated for a week get so bad as damaging my ear drum and having hearing loss for the rest of my life?

[@xlverrx4681]

So what happened since it's been a month?

[@user-xy7le4nb1p]

@@xlverrx4681 my ear got filled with green puss since I left it untreated, so I had no choice but to go to a doctor. The doctor just used a suction to suck out the green puss and cleaned with some sulfur *idk. And it got healed like literally that moment

[@xlverrx4681]

@@user-xy7le4nb1p did it hurt? If so how bad on a scale 1-10

[@user-xy7le4nb1p]

@@xlverrx4681 probably 2, it didn't really hurt, it was just ticklish and itchy since an air pressure sucker is sucking ur ear

[@mr.woebegone]

@@user-xy7le4nb1p I'm going to the doctor tomorrow so hopefully mine gets fixed

[@phant0mx277]

HELPP ITS LATE AF AND I CANT EVEN MOVE BECAUSE IF IT 😭😭😭 AND IM GOING TO THE BEACH TOMORROW-

[@xlverrx4681]

I'm gonna share what I'm going through cause I'm not sure if its swimmers ear or something else but I woke up one morning and my ear started hurting I thought it would go away within an hour or so but it didn't. The pain wasnt bad. My ear has been hurting for the past 5 days now. Third day my grandmother got me some ear relief stuff and that kinda helped with the pain, i also took some advil. Yesterday morning I kept waking up because of the pain. But I was enjoying my day yesterday did some shopping and out of no where my ear just started having intense pain. I could barely eat or talk. I texted my mother telling her what was going on she said I probably have swimmers ear and to get the stuff. We went to the drug store got the ear drops. The pain was so bad it was like throbbing and was enough to make me cry. I put some in my ear took advil and sent to dinner. I could open my mouth more and the pain was minimum. This morning I mean I was alright but noticed my eye was like sore, hurts to touch. So my symptoms are: -ear pain inside my ear -hurts when I touch or pull my ear -hurts to open and talk -low behind my ear it feels like there a small bump -the right side of my face is swollen -throat is also swollen -ear pops when I swallow

[@vishal204]

Hi I have the same issue are you fine now?

[@xlverrx4681]

@@vishal204 um a bit. I've been using swimmers ear drops and I think they helped a bit. The right side of my face is still swollen and now I think I have pink eye. I do not know how but it developed last night so ugh it's just a difficult and painful situation I'm in

[@simoneboldini1545]

@@xlverrx4681 i have it too, get antibiotics ASAP

[@mr.woebegone]

I have the exact same thing on my right ear. My right ear has had this for about a week. I woke up today and my left ear started hurting. The weird thing is, it's not the same. My right ear started where I couldn't hear very well and then it developed into the exact symptoms you described. My left ear isn't really starting off the same way so hopefully I just smacked against it the wrong way or something. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow so I'm hoping I'll get antibiotics or something. Good luck to you I hope you get better soon.

[@multieditsmc6156]

Exact same symptoms I could barley even eat every time it hurt so bad but I have swimmers ear so I think you did too but how are you and how long did it take to go away??

[@cashalinn2517]

I got this in my left ear and then in my right and then in both from over cleaning my ears, I then got a blocked ear tube as well. It was at the stage where I was at the limit of pain killers I could take without overdosing and almost went to the hospital. I used honey and this took the swelling down within ten min, regular clear honey, I put four drops in each ear. I put four drops in one ear and held it there for a few mins, then turned my head and done the other one, got a bit sticky as it will leak back out the ear, but sticky is not painful. 4 drops of honey every few hours and its gone, the pain from the swelling went away and the heartbeat throb stopped. Ears were still blocked but without pain and its such a huge relief if you cant get ear drops or DR appointment.

[@purplepaws9273]

i have this now, wow worst pain i ever felt in my life, i dont swim, i am sure i got it from earbuds, i will never use them again, i went to urgent care, doc gave me antibiotic drops and pills. pain subsided a bit but now i have ringing in my ear

[@joshuaralot8145]

Does your ringing sound cured or not brother ?

[@chadayharris5510]

Can swimmers ear give bad headaches to

[@okehokehokeh]

Definitely. Sometimes, when it get severe, it can be so hard to open your mouth.

[@jackgregson2514]

Any time scale of when it goes away, I've had this since new years eve and my ear is fully blocked still. I have been using otomize ear spray been using for 2 days now as I've seen my gp and my ear still feels blocked and swollen please anybody help with a comment would be very helpful.

[@AngelGarcia-oy3yj]

Hi guys, is it possible to lose hearing in your ear permanently because of this?

[@checkblackgoogle]

Yes, untreated and the infection can spread to middle and inner ear causing eardrum perforation.

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

I thought I had wax until I saw my ear was clean lol. I can’t stick a Q-tip in my ear. It’s just swollen

[@_ellipticalpxin_2543]

I think I might have this but I'm not sure for how long because it has been off and on but the out of my ear like the tragus is swollen and puffy almost like there's a liquid inside of it? and when I press down on it hurts and I can't hear properly. It's almost like a tight sensation in my ear it also kinda hurts at the top of my ear. This has been off and on I haven't experienced the pain in a while but now it's back and worse than before. I remember it felt clogged before it was constantly itchy on the inside but like a painful itch. I'm a swimmer, so I'm in the water all the time, which is probably the cause, although I've always been prone to get ear infections. When I was little I had to be taken to the doctor bc I was up all night crying from the pain in my ear this happened multiple times and I always thought there was something wrong with my ear...

[@killerwinner]

I have this and I have no pain but I can’t hear at all on my left ear 👂🏼 been taking the drops 4 times a day it’s been 5 days and I still can’t hear

[@artemiomartinez1982]

Same, I went swimming like days ago, and my right ear started with little pain, but then the next day the pain got stronger and the left started to hurt as well, I can't hear with left rn and the right starts to get better, I been taking pills and eye drops bc the pain is horrible

[@mubashernoor200]

@@artemiomartinez1982 hi did you recovered from you are hear loss

[@mubashernoor200]

Hi killerwinner did you recovered from hear less and pain

[@zarsuelomaw6775]

Just drop vinegar.. U will feel the comfort

[@ibnulhossain2134]

Drop vinger like how people use eardrop?

[@zarsuelomaw6775]

@@ibnulhossain2134 vinegar mix with alcohol

[@ricadaniel3130]

Paano po malalaman kung successful ba ang paglagay ng suka at alcohol?

[@zarsuelomaw6775]

@@ricadaniel3130 paghaluin mo lang tapos I lagay mo sa syringe tapos inject mo sa tenga

[@rehababdelbagi]

thank u soo much

[@ytfire_4887]

I think I have it since I have a fever, and my ear hurts when I swallow

[@messengerheavenlyangelfeet2298]

Just drop some cider vinegar in and put some garlic in it

[@hell.o.]

I think I have swimmers ear- I’m scared to tell my dad because I’m scared of the doctor 😗

[@michellegriffiths8955]

Check out dr eric berg on u tube he has live Q 's too

[@Markcestinavlog]

Why does my swimmers ear last a minute

[@SoloBingPixy]

Probably get this cuz of always wearing ear plugs

[@luminabumina]

Yea happened to me 😔 I overused my airpods and it kept rubbing against my ear walls and once water got into my ear I experienced a lot of pain

[@xiuehe]

you should get ot tested

[@DeimosA_]

Hope you're doing better Giorno. I have this right now.

[@heatherabare1]

I have it in both ears 🫠😢🙃😐🥴😭

[@ŽeljkaGaić]

Hrvatski prijevod

[@vincentbreed9328]

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[@deletethisnananabz]

You repeat yourself too much, it’s annoying.

[@summergreenable]

holy smoke was this boring as heck

[@savanahsdollhouse]

Sorry your not a man of taste

[@summergreenable]

@@savanahsdollhouse Ha, I dont believe me finding this vid boring as a of me having good or bad taste :) to each their own

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

holy crap. I think I have otitis externa. My doctor prescribed amoxycillian Clav. Will that clear it up ? I thought that was for middle ear infections. I am in my 40s btw. The pain is insane, I"d rather have gout pain than this..and I just recovered from gout. At least Endomethicin works quickly. I have a 7 day regimen of this and just took my 3rd pill.

[@laposhel1386]

How are feeling now, are you better? because I just started my penicillin yesterday.

[@woodfloorsjohnny]

The whole CLOGGY feeling and Unbalance is what Bugs me...🥲