How long does swimmers ear last?

Question

On friday there was pain in my ear.. especially when I pushed on the outside tab and it had a slight feeling of fullness..It was the same way on saturday.. on Sunday I no longer had any pain but still had the "full" feeling when I first woke up.. but it got less and less throughout the day.. But then when I woke up again this morning.. it felt really "full" again.. but has become less now that it's later in the day. I'm wondering how long is normal to have the "fullness" feeling and at what point I should go to the doctor? After one week?? Or?? Thanks for any and all help!!

Answer 1

May b due to infection.

Better pour a   few ear drops n observe .If the pain still continues better take Doctor's advise /medication.

Answer 2

Oh sh*t, I had it so bad one year I couldn't lift my head off the pillow. After 5 days I had no choice but to go to the ER. They poured some drops in my ear and in 2 hours I was fine...I just could believe I endured 5 days of pain for nothing. I wouldn't wait to get the drops, I forgot the name...Sorry!

Answer 3

i don't know haw long it lasts with no treatment but they make over the counter drops that help. they're called swim ear.