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How to deal with Swimmers ear ?

2024-08-27 05:56:38
I recently got my ear irrigated however after a few days I contracted swimmers ear infection. Does it go away on its own?
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Please consult an ENT Specialist for local cleaning and drying of the ear. The ear should be clean and dry .

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Self medication is not suggested. Consult a doctor online or offline asap and evaluate the condition If infection is present antibiotics could be needed. Do you have fever or any discharge (fluid) from ear ?
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keep the ear dry

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Avoid swimming 2 weeks , plus ear drop and antibiotics may help.

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It may resolve on its own or not depending on its severity.Ideally you should consult with a ENT specialist to examine ear canal,treat accordingly.

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Do not expose to water. It might go its own
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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult Will help you

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Physically present to ENT doctor

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- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [x] Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. - [ ] Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .

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Swimmer's ear infection can be treated with antibiotic ear drops, pain relief medication, warm compresses, keeping the ear dry, and ear drops with hydrogen peroxide but consult a ENT doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

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Can help you kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Wait for 1 week mostlly it resolved its own If continue then go to ent doctor physically Avoid swimming 10 days

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Physical examination with ENT suggested

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