I have an external infection in my left ear cannal and every medical doctor or nurse that looks in there says it's swollen. I'm getting medication for it, but would I die if I hadn't of got the help or even treated it?
2007-08-27 07:43:36 · 6 answers · asked by Candice Thacker 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
if the infection had reached your brain yea it could put your life in danger.
2007-08-27 07:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ginie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the saying goes, "all things are possible." Death is a very remote and unusual outcome from a swimmer's ear infection. More commonly, they are very painful, so the patient seeks medical attention.
Hearing loss is another remote outcome as a result of swimmer's ear. It's rare, but it can occur. Follow your doctor's advice on treatment and future prevention.
2007-08-27 07:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could get to that point. Any infection close to your brain or heart can threaten your life if left untreated for to long.
2007-08-27 07:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by d_marie_n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The infection itself could kill you if you had an impaired immune system. Otherwise, you would probably just go deaf in that ear.
2007-08-27 07:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by morph_888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any infection if it gets to a bad level is deadly
2007-08-27 07:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highly unlikely but could happen
2007-08-27 07:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Fancy Pants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋