How do i ease the pain of swimmers ear?!
Question: How do i ease the pain of swimmers ear!?
i went to the doctors today & thy siad i had a really bad case of swimmers ear!. So they put a wick in it!. (this sponge like thing to help oepn up my ear canal so the drops can get in) & my ear is throbbing, its the worst pain ive ever felt before!. & they gave me pills & eardrops to help but ive already used my limit for the medication today but my ear hurts really bad!. How can i help ease the pain!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I was going to suggest mullein oil drops for your ears, but you have wicks in them currently!. Mullein oil is used for ear pain, swimmer's ear and ear infections!. It is found at most health food stores or in the health food department of most grocers!. I work in a medical practice currently and my suggestion to a patient would be to try over the counter tylenol or advil since you have reached you daily maximum of pain medication!. You did not mention what your pain medication was so I am unable to tell you how much more advil or tylenol you can take!. You should not exceed more than 2400mg of advil or 4000mg of tylenol in one day!. I hope this helps!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sounds like your ear is swollen and that is what causes pain, did they give you pain pills!? if not you may want to take what you normally take for pain advil or tylenol etc!.
also:Self-care
If the aching is mild and there's no drainage from your ear, try these steps:
Heat therapy!. Place a warm (not hot) heating pad over or against your ear to help reduce pain!.
Pain relievers!. Try over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs to ease your discomfort!.
Ear protection!. Keep your ear dry while it's healing!. Use earplugs when showering or bathing!. Don't swim or clean your ears until the infection is gone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
also:Self-care
If the aching is mild and there's no drainage from your ear, try these steps:
Heat therapy!. Place a warm (not hot) heating pad over or against your ear to help reduce pain!.
Pain relievers!. Try over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs to ease your discomfort!.
Ear protection!. Keep your ear dry while it's healing!. Use earplugs when showering or bathing!. Don't swim or clean your ears until the infection is gone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com