I have a cold could that make my ear hurt,i dont want to go to the doctor what should i do?

Question

I have a cold could that make my ear hurt,i dont want to go to the doctor what should i do?

Answer 1

If it's genuinely a cold, it just has to run it's course, about a week.  And yes, it can make your ears hurt.

As mentioned, stay warm, drink extra fluids and eat healthy -- vitamins will help build your defenses.  Get plenty of sleep too.

But I would encourage you to re-think going to the doctor.   The other cold symptoms will just mostly be a nuisance, but if you have an ear infection you could end up with real trouble.  A blocked eustachian tube will throw off your balance.  Fluid build up behind the ear drum could lead to a worse infection (and I think it could lead to a perforated ear drum but I'm not 100% sure about that).

The doctor can at least give you antibiotics for the ear infection.

I hope you feel better!

Answer 2

You could try taking a decongestant like the ones they sell for sinus problems. If the pain is from mucus it will drain, also a heating pad will relieve the pain.  

Answer 3

oh that kind of cold is your ear all red

well first u have to stay in bed and dont go outside

drink alot of water

and also dont drink cold drink

just drink warm drinks

then in a week u be fine dont worry about it

your cold will be over

no docter W00t

Answer 4

if you have a cold, that can have a stuffy nose as a symtom, and sometimes the mucus can flow to your ear.  you only need to see the doctor if you its hurts alot b.c that can be a sign of an ear infection