Why is my ear hurting?

Question

at first i couldnt hear anything from my left ear just a lil bit like if you had water in it.

but now its hurting

this has been like this for like 3 weeks

can anyone tell me whats wrong?

Answer 1

too much wax in your ear will block the canal and stop you hearing, and if you leave that it'll cause an infection.

Doctors i'm afraid

Answer 2

i'm pretty sure you have an infection:[

get your ear checked by the doctor...

:]

Answer 3

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

ANYONE WHO HAS EVER HAD A HOLE IN THEIR EAR

OR EAR SURGERY -

DO NOT DO THIS!!!

..NONE OF THESE PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE USED IN PERSONS WHO HAVE A EARDRUM PERFORATION.

I have this happen a lot ! it's annoying - but it can be resolved simply...

Try this, If after you do and it still is bothering you - DO not wait and get to a Dr.  This is your hearing we are talking about.

Your ear (cerumen)  is impacted with wax.

http://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disor...

What can go wrong with ear wax ?

Wax can plug up the ear, causing hearing to be reduced, and a full feeling in the ear

Wax can trap bacteria in the ear, leading to infection. This is usually painful or at least itchy.

Ear wax can obscure vision when the doctor looks in your ears, possibly hiding a dangerous process

Try these drops called Debrox or Murine

(Over the counter drops that help remove wax are largely basically water, oil and peroxide solutions ) it does not dissolve ear wax

Ear Irrigation:

and get a baby bulb ear syringe and gently with Warm water rinse it out

This is what they will do at the Dr's office.so it is worth a try.

Have someone help you

what you need:

Baby syringe

warm water - Not HOT

towels

Bowl for water

bowl to collect water

Someone with a Gentle hand to help you

put the towel on your shoulder and hold the bowl under your ear

Fill the other bowl with warm water

Using the baby syringe fill it with water

RINSE IT ABOUT 3 TIMES

DO NOT use force.

Try the drops agin and use a piece of cotton

IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN DONE--GO TO THE DR.

3 weeks is way to long!

(when the treatment actually works - things will seem really loud)

Do not feel embarrassed if after you have done this you need to call a Dr, it's Ok for you to get a little extra help.