How do i cure my swimmers ear?

Question

I got swimmers ear and it hurts sooooooooooo bad and i wanna know how to cure it

Answer 1

I have over the counter drops for my daughter & all it is, is alcohol. Put a drop or two in each ear & rub gently. Go to the Dr. ASAP if that don't help.

Answer 2

Go to the doctor and he will give u special ear drops.  Trust me, i had swimmers ear not 2 long ago.

Answer 3

Self-Care at Home

    * Avoid any further trauma to the ear. Do not attempt to remove visible debris or drainage from the ear.

    * Apply heat to the ear to control the pain at home. Warmth from a heating pad may provide some relief. Fold a towel in half and place it between the heating pad and the ear. Limit the use of the heating pad to short periods. The folded towel should help prevent accidental burning of the ear if the heating pad is too hot.

    * If you're not allergic, you may try a variety of over-the-counter pain medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil), or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol).

    * Nonprescription eardrops are not usually strong enough to cure the problem. Such drops are useful only for prevention of episodes after water exposure. Eardrops used for treatment of the condition must be obtained with a prescription from your doctor.

Home care for swimmer's ear can be used to control pain temporarily. However, because over-the-counter eardrops are not strong enough to cure the infection, you will need to see your doctor for specific medication. Swimmer's ear is not an emergency situation in most cases, so call your doctor for an appointment.

Call your doctor immediately in any of these situations:

    * Pain is not controlled with over-the-counter medicines that are taken as recommended on the label. Any pressure on the outer ear may cause great pain, so it is often difficult to lie down with the affected side against a pillow. Many people with swimmer's ear have trouble sleeping until they get medical attention.

    * You feel dizzy.

    * You have any signs of facial weakness or double vision.

    * You have diabetes or some other condition that prevents the immune system from functioning normally.

Swimmer's ear, in general, is not an emergency. However, go to the emergency department at the hospital if you are experiencing symptoms of swimmer's ear and are diabetic, running a fever, are experiencing dizziness or facial weakness, and have a history of prior ear surgery.