Whether the earache after swimming can recover on its own depends on the cause of the earache, it may be inflammation of the external auditory canal, otitis media, tympanic membrane damage, etc. Mild may be able to recover within a week, the more serious cases need timely medication, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication is generally 7 to 10 days can be recovered.
1. Otitis externa: When the water in the swimming environment is not clean, the skin of the ear canal is broken, etc., the invasion of germs will lead to invasion of the external ear canal or boils. Mild inflammation is not intensely painful and may heal itself within a week. However, when the pain is more pronounced, it is recommended to go to a regular clinic for anti-inflammatory and symptomatic treatment.
2. Otitis media: acute otitis media due to choking or further spread of inflammation in the outer ear, need to actively use cephalosporin antibiotics, ofloxacin ear drops and other medications for symptomatic treatment, the course of treatment for about 7-10 days.
3. Tympanic membrane injury: Swimming with too much force or water pressure may lead to tympanic membrane injury of the ear, at this time there will be symptoms of earache, which may be accompanied by hearing loss. In this case, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for timely treatment to avoid further damage and infection of the eardrum. The recovery time after treatment depends on the severity of the condition, usually about two weeks.
Therefore, if you have an earache after swimming, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to see a doctor to clarify the cause of the earache and then target treatment.