I went to the beach on Sunday and apparently I got water in my ears. Is it possible that the water in your ear can cause you to get sick. My ears hurt, I have a stuffy nose, my eyes hurt, and I feel like I am going to get sick. I've already put some drops in my ears and it hasnt gotten any better. I still feel like pressure in my ears.
2006-09-14 01:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by ME 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND SALT WATER HAS ALOT OF BACTERIA IN IT, THATS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER GO SWIMMING IN IT IF YOU HAVE A SORE CAUSE IT CAN GET INFECTED, YOU SHOULD GO TO THE DOCTOR AND GET CHECKED OUT, YOU MAY HAVE A STRAIN OF BACTERIA GROWING INSIDE YOUR EAR
2006-09-14 01:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by oswtygrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible. "Otitis Externa" is the medical name for "swimmer's ear." They make over the counter ear drops for that. It is more likely to be swimmer's ear if your ear hurts when you bump it or pull on it or if it is itchy as well as painful. Probably, though, most of your symptoms are not from your ears, per se, but rather from your Eustachian tube -- the drainage tube that connects the middle ear to the top of the throat/back of the nose. When your nose gets plugged, the Eustachian tube cannot drain and all the air and water in the middle ear just pile up causing a lot of pressure. The best treatment is to get the nose drained. Options include Afrin nose spray, a decongestant, combined with saline nose spray, to loosen the sticky mucous. You could take over the counter cold or allergy pills, but they all have some side effects. You should call your doctor, though, if you start running a fever, breaking out in sweats, gets confused or tipsy.
2006-09-14 08:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Could be swimmers ear. You may as well go get your ears checked properly and get on an antibiotic ear drop if necessary.
if left alone it could damage your hearing why live with pain
2006-09-14 08:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And inner and outer ear infection together can cause that much pain including a high fever too.. Go see your Dr. if it is not getting any better
2006-09-14 08:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be swimmers ear. You may as well go get your ears checked properly and get on an antibiotic ear drop if necessary.
2006-09-14 08:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by empress_pam 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A swimmers ear? is it? No hassles, buddy use an antibiotic ear drop, get yourself warm, drink lotsa warm fluids and REST.
2006-09-14 08:08:34 · answer #6 · answered by kapilbansalagra 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your body is reacting to the water, rest and just relax and see what will happen ok, maybe you swallowed a little too much water dat is y well just chill and see what happen
2006-09-14 08:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by Yeahbabe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋