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What is Swimmers ear? Do I have swimmers ear?
I think I have Swimmers ear! My ear really hurts, it feels like it's stuffed with something. I can't really hear a lot out of this ear, and it is REALLY aggravating! I was swimming a lot yesterday and today (for HOURS). Can anybody help me? Should I see a doctor? Do I have swimmer's ear? I feel like I'm going to go crazy because of the pain and the hearing loss over this. Ugh. PLEASE HELP
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Swimmer's Ear is really not that serious of a problem. Yes, you SHOULD go to the doctor, but it's nothing to freak out about.
My suggestion (aside from seeing your doctor) is to buy ear drops for after you swim. I used to have them because I used to get Swimmer's Ear all the time. I think you can buy them at your local pharmacy, and you just put them in your ears after each time you're in water.
-Laura (17-f)
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Swimmers ear is when you get bacteria in it. (i think. i get it a lot.) if it hurts pretty bad, GO TO THE DOCTOR. i made the mistake once and thought I could toughen it out, and it hurt like hell for a week or for a long time. it sucked soooo much. the second time i got it, i went to the doctor in the first couple of days, got the medicine, went away in about a day or two. so yeah, don't decide to suffer like i did, just go to the doctor.
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