{"id":304,"date":"2017-11-09T09:20:03","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T09:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=304"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:20:03","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T09:20:03","slug":"outer-ear-infection-otitis-externa-swimmers-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/outer-ear-infection-otitis-externa-swimmers-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"Outer Ear Infection \/ Otitis Externa \/ Swimmers Ear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Swimmer\u2019s ear<\/strong> is a condition, which is characterized by an infection in the outer  ear. This infection usually stems from the water that remains in the ear after  swimming, forming a moist environment that allows bacteria to grow and  procreate. This condition can also develop if you happen to insert your finger  or other foreign objects into the ears.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"#\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/h2>\n<p> The symptoms of this disorder are usually mild in the  beginning, but may worsen if left untreated. In its germinating stage, this  condition exhibits symptoms such as itching in the ears and a watery discharge.  If the disorder has progressed to an advanced stage, then the symptoms become  slightly different. An intense pain on the particular side of the face,  swelling in the ear and blockage of the ear canal are some of the common  symptoms. In extreme cases, swelling of the lymph nodes and moderate to high  fever can be indicative of this condition.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"#\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/h2>\n<p> The <strong>causes of  swimmer\u2019s ear<\/strong> are bacteria that are found in soil and water. Your ears have  a natural defense system against infections; glands in the ear secrete an  acidic substance called \u2018cerumen\u2019 that kills the bacteria. The ear canal has a  downward slope from the middle ear to the outer ear, thus allowing the water to  drain out. Swimmer\u2019s ear occurs when these defenses fail to work. This happens  when there is excessive moisture in the ear canal, creating an environment for  the bacteria to grow. In addition, certain factors such as swimming in dirty  water, a narrow ear canal and excessive cleaning of the ear canal can lead to  this condition.<\/p>\n<h2> <a href=\"#\" title=\"Treatment\">Treatment<\/a><\/h2>\n<p> The aim of the treatment is to prevent the infection from  progressing and allow the ear to heal. The first step is to clean the ear canal  so that the eardrops can reach the affected area. Once the ear is cleaned,  eardrops are administered to get rid of the bacteria. <strong>The various  medications that are used in the treatment of swimmer\u2019s ear are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Antibiotics:<\/strong> They are used to combat  the bacteria that cause the infection.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Acidic solutions<\/strong>: It is used to restore  the normal environment in the ear.<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Steroids<\/strong>: These help in reducing the  inflammation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> You may also be prescribed pain medications to treat the  pain resulting from this condition. Try to avoid swimming till the condition  heals completely. Make sure you aren\u2019t inserting any foreign object in the ears  as that may aggravate the situation further. If you wish to discuss about  any specific problem, you can consult us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimmer\u2019s ear is a condition, which is characterized by an infection in the outer ear. 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