I am just getting over a cold, and my ear is in a great deal of pain. It feels as if there is water stuck in it, and I was wondering whether I should lay on that side so the fluid may drain. Is it safe to use a heating pad on low to loosen it up? I took decongestant medicine already.
2007-05-22 16:40:58 · 10 answers · asked by ♠ 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
if your feeling like that it usually means that the canal that drains out the liquid in you ear in swollen so you have to go to the doctor so that they can give you the proper medicaiton for it.
2007-05-22 16:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by s8nt22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors have all but stopped prescribing medication for ear infections. Yes it is safe to lay on your side and use a heating pad. Continue the decongestant, Tylenol for pain. It will take care of itself in a couple days.
2007-05-22 23:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen to me after a cold this time last year, and it turned out to be a buildup of wax.
I was in so much pain, I didn't think it could possibly be something as simple as wax. I used peroxide to soften the wax, and tried to get it out with warm water. Unfortunately, I had pushed it too far inside my ear with a q-tip and had to go to my doctor to pull it out. It wasn't too painful getting the wax removed, and being able to hear all of a sudden was amazing!
If it doesn't go away after a couple days, and is still very painful, then go see your doctor... they even have a special tool designed for the specific task.
2007-05-22 23:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by HP Wombat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been reported that ear candling is both dangerous and ineffective by medical researchers. Your doctor can flush your ears in about 20 mins or so. You will be shocked at the results.......you'll hear noises that you never heard before.
2007-05-23 00:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever tried ear candling? Get a professional to do it for you if possible. It can be done with help from a friend as well. Also you can go to your doctor and have your ears flushed. that will help. (ear candling should not be practiced on people who have ear tubes)
2007-05-22 23:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an ear infection. You should go to the doctor before it gets serious.
2007-05-22 23:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by sappergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have a secondary ear infection and if this persists beyond tomorrow, the ear pain - come on , see a doctor and get treated, you don't want a brain abscess. on the other hand, if you are a sensitive person who pays too much attention to minor symptoms, just watch yourself and be your best nurse!
2007-05-22 23:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a Massage Therapist who does ear candling. It's quick and painless and it does not cost a lot.
2007-05-22 23:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you could try that but it prob wont work. You prob have an infection and will need antibiotics, so see a doc
2007-05-22 23:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by jill 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go see a doctor or wait it out. you could try to relieve yourself but it will prob irritate more.
2007-05-23 00:19:11 · answer #10 · answered by cat_tails_77 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋