In a few cases, yellow water from the ear can heal on its own; in most cases, it does not, depending mainly on the cause of the yellow water from the ear. If the patient has yellow water from the ear due to eczema in the external auditory canal, which is usually yellowish and translucent in color, in this case, whether it heals itself depends on the severity of the eczema in the external auditory canal. If the eczema is mild and small in extent, it can usually heal itself; if the eczema is large in extent and the amount of yellowish water is large, it usually cannot heal itself. If the patient has yellow water in the ear due to otitis media, it will not heal on its own and will require antibiotics for anti-infection treatment. If delayed, it is likely that the inflammation will spread further and cause more serious consequences. If you have yellow water in your ears, for insurance purposes, we recommend that you go to the ENT department of your hospital for a relevant examination to clarify the cause of the problem and to actively treat it under the guidance of your doctor in order to obtain the best results.