every time i go swimming i get puss on and in my ear afterwards - why is it there and is it dangerous?
2007-01-18 06:38:42 · 12 answers · asked by McFly_rox 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You need to see a doctor and find out where its coming from and get treatment;
2007-01-18 06:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
at large health food stores you can buy Atomidine (or over the internet). Put a drop of that in your ear when you are done swimming. If it hurts really bad when you put in the Atomidine, then you have an infection, but the Atomidine will clear it up. If it doesn't hurt, Atomidine will clear up what ever is causing the puss, unless it is just earwax that is softened by swimming. In that case, perhaps you should consider an ear candle.
2007-01-18 06:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a condition called swimmers ear and it is an ear infection. You need to see your doctor and get some ear drops to put in the ear until the infection clears up. You need to hold off swimming until you can clear up the infection, the swimming aggravates it. It is serious, if left untreated. Scar tissue can build up and can cause diminished or loss of hearing in the infected ear.
2007-01-18 06:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by notaxpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you must see the doctor as soon as possible.
There is infection in your ear, thats why puss is coming.
2007-01-18 06:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by Cspeedy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pus = infection.
See a Doctor before the infection gets worse or deepens into your ear causing hearing problems.
2007-01-18 06:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have u got perforated eardrums,? Then water goes into the sterile middle ear chamber infection occurs,hence the puss.
Antibiotics...see a doctor
2007-01-18 06:48:42 · answer #6 · answered by maxie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if puss is leaking it means you have an infected ear, you should see a Doctor immediately.
2007-01-18 06:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by fred f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have eczema.
And the pus is an infection which can be caused by dirty water
It can't damage your hearing as it doesn't go right into the ear drum,
It can however cause pain and discomfort
2007-01-18 06:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctor's no good. You want a vet if it's puss.
2007-01-18 07:03:26 · answer #9 · answered by checkmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pus is a sign of infection. Get yourself to a dr. now, before you do more damage to your hearing. This could be very serious if not treated.
2007-01-18 06:42:29 · answer #10 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋