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How to deal with Swimmers ear ?
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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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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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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CONSULT for further evaluation
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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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Consult for more
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
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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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Physically present to ENT doctor
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
- [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.
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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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Physical examination with ENT suggested
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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