Earache after swimming may be caused by otitis externa, acute otitis media, foreign body in the external ear canal, etc. You need to go to the hospital in time and have a clear examination through otoscopy and other related tests.
1. Otitis externa: The water quality in swimming pools often contains bacteria and some chemical substances, which can easily get into the ear when swimming and stimulate the skin of the external ear canal, resulting in inflammation and ear pain or burning sensation.
2. Acute otitis media: After swimming, there is water in the ear memory, which stimulates the tympanic membrane, easily causing bacterial infections and triggering acute otitis media, which results in obvious ear pain, paroxysmal episodes, and more obvious at night.
3. Foreign bodies in the external auditory canal: some patients are prone to enter small debris in the ear during swimming, which can not be discharged in time after swimming, thus showing earache, and the discomfort improves after removing them.
There may be other reasons for ear pain after swimming, and it is recommended to consult a regular hospital in time for a clear diagnosis and treatment of ear pain and discomfort.