What has happened to me?

Question

I was diagnosed the other day with a Double Ear infection and my left is is really low of hearing while my right is just a little hard of hearing. It has been like 5 days and I'm a little scared? Please if there are doctors, tell me when it will go away. I've had literally 12 ear infections before and im an only 13. Thank You!

Answer 1

If you have an ear infection DO NOT apply anything to your ear that your doctor hasn't given you. Rubbing Alcohol and Peroxide are drying agents and will only worsen an already bad situation. As for the fact that you have had so many infections I think that it's time for your parents to discuss the possiblilty of tube placement. As for the hearing aspect of your infection it's sadley normal. You should start to get your hearing back soon though. But if you come to the point where your meds are done and you still can't hear you need to go back to the doctor and be re-evaluated.

Answer 2

Since you have an ear infection, there's a very good chance that the Eustachian tube leading from the back of the throat to each ear is blocked or swollen shut. As soon as the infection is better, the swelling will go down, and the blockage will very likely go away; it does take a little time, though, so don't get worried just yet.

Since you *have* had so many infections, it might be a good idea to talk with your doctor about the possibility of having "tubes" put in your ears. They allow air into the ears and Eustachian tubes so that they don't "plug" so easily, and thus don't get infected so easily. It's a very safe procedure, and very effective; many very young children have it done when recurrent ear infections become a problem.

Also, you need to try to determine what the underlying cause of the initial irritation is. If you're allergic to something, your nasal passages are going to be clogged, and if you blow your nose a lot, you will force fluid into the Eustachian tubes, which in turn becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.

Answer 3

It takes a few days for antibiotics to start working. but in the mean time try laying on a heating pad, or something warm to help with the pain and it also works to let the ear drain.
If after 14 days you are not feeling better recheck with your doctor and he/she will give you stronger medicine.
It might be that your antibiotics are just not strong enough to conquer this infection.
As far as it being hard to hear, that is normal because there is infection an fluid in your ear right now.

Answer 4

A doctors advice is best but here goes; yes avoid sticking stuff in your ear --- -- even q-tips applied too often can harm you and standing under the shower and atempting to get relief from burning & itching by flooding the ear canal can do pernament damage. You really ought to let a professional give you a good ear wash with a solution to kill any errant germs and then resist the urge to poke & prod. Often ear infections result from a variety of health woes which can all be linked back to diet & exercise. Raw fruits & vegeatbles minimal meat or meatless, regular exercise -- -- build up your immune system. Oh and in this age of I-pods do not share ear-speakers with anyone ever, it is worse than licking a toilet seat..

Peace..

Answer 5

Why doesn't the doctor put tubes in your ears?? 5 days is a long time to have a double ear infection! I'm assuming you're on antibiotics.

Answer 6

if you are on antibiotics, keep taking them until they are finished. i'm not a doctor, but it seems to me that you might want to talk to one (along with your parents) about possibly putting tubes in your ears. it'll help drain whatever buildup is in there. i hope you feel better soon.

Answer 7

wow try not to play with your ear and use topical solutions ie. rubbing alcohol.

Answer 8

there are no doc. that hang out here. so any answers you get here are just guesses and you don't need that. your doc can tell you what you want to know.