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popping sounds in left ear
I was at the beach and the waves hit my left ear really hard. I've been experiencing "popping" sounds in my left ear since then. What does this mean? I am not experiencing any pain but I'd really like to get rid of the sounds I keep hearing. I don't think I have tinnitus but maybe my eardrum has been damaged? I'm not sure. Do you think this can be fixed and without surgery?
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You may have a narrow ear canal like me. What this means is the water that finds its way in does naturally flow right back out and there is a chance of having problems with ear wax affecting hearing.
Just taking a shower I have to take care to not get water in my ears or I immediately will hear the popping sounds and it feels uncomfortable. It is the sound of water moving around but not able to come right back out and talking or chewing food movements will also move the eardrum and inner ear parts causing any trapped water to move around causing the sounds. An ear drum doesnt get damaged by water getting in there.
But there is always a chance of an infection starting if there are any germs in the water.
Ear wax build up is a typical problem for narrow ear canals and can hold water in. I would suggest using a product for softening and getting rid of ear wax just in case there is some. Also use a hair dryer on low setting to direct air towards your affected ear. The warm air may help to dry it up.
Little children prone to have many ear infections are checked out by a doctor these days and if the ear canal is more narrow than usual, they will put in temporary tubes that gently force the canal to grow larger while still in the forming and growing stage. It doesnt work on adults so you are stuck with narrow canals.
If the problem persists, go see a Doctor to have him check things out, give any more suggestions, maybe remove some earwax and check for possible infection. Good luck with that.
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