Viewer Comments: Swimmer's Ear - Symptoms
Viewer Comments & ReviewsSwimmer's Ear - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms and signs did you experience with swimmer's ear?
Anonymously share your comment to help others.
Comment from: 19F, 19-24 Female
Published: December 28
This is extremely painful. My ear, jaw and neck are in excruciating pain. My ear is swollen and red. My neck is also swollen. I can't chew because my jaw won't shut.
Comment from: onejewell, 65-74 Male (Patient)
Published: November 12
I was bothered by swimmers ear for many years, treated by many doctors and various prescriptions. I finally decided to never again wash my ears with water. I started cleaning my ears with a q tip with a small amount of waterless hand cleaner and have used this now for 15 years. No more ear problems.
Comment from: seaowl, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: July 06
Painful jaw and ear area. You could not even touch that area without it hurting. Clogged ears, very little hearing. Extreme pain. Must Read Articles Related to Swimmer's Ear
Earache
Earache is pain in the ear. An earache can be caused by infections or fungus. There are types of ear infections to include otitis externa, otitis externa (swimm...learn more >>
Wilderness: Ear Infection
An infection of the ear can be the ear canal (otitis externa), the eardrum, or the middle mear (otitis media). Symptoms of an ear infection include ear pain, he...learn more >>
Viewer Comments & ReviewsSwimmer's Ear - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your swimmer's ear? Viewer Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on eMedicineHealth. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. eMedicineHealth does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. |
If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.Women's Health
Find out what women really need.
From WebMD
Healthy Resources
- What Causes Hearing Loss?
- Understanding Cochlear Implants
- Hearing Loss in Children: Advice for Parents
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Featured Topics
Medical Dictionary
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick, easy,
pill identification
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including 24 hour, pharmacies
I had excruciating pain. I've had this three times in a row. I also have swelling in my face, and ear discharge after a few days.