Ear infections
Common symptoms of ear infections include pain, ear drainage, fever and difficulty hearing. If symptoms do not improve on their own, urgent care doctors will typically scope your ear to diagnose an exact cause, while offering pain relief treatments.
Diagnosis and care for ear infections
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Ear infections may develop quickly. One common sign of ear infection is ear pain or fluid drainage from the ear. At CareNow® urgent care, we can help treat many ear infections, such as swimmer's ear.
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Ear infections are most common in babies and young children, but adults can also develop them. Although not contagious, these infections should be treated quickly.
Swimmer's ear
Swimmer’s ear is different than the typical ear infection. Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear, which is caused by bacteria that grow when ears are wet. If you have a child that loves to swim, before you let him or her make a splash in the pool, be sure you’re doing everything you can to prevent this infection.
Let’s start off by diving into exactly what swimmer’s ear is and a few of the symptoms. Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation that affects the ear canal. It is very painful and appears red and swollen. This inflammation is commonly referred to as “swimmer’s ear” because it is usually caused by water entering the ear canal. However, sand and dirt can also cause a flare up.
Symptoms of swimmer’s ear include:
- Hearing loss
- Itching inside the ear
- Pain when the ear is touched
- Pain while chewing
- Redness and swelling
- Sensation of fullness in the ear
Treatment for ear infections
If you have swimmer's ear or other ear infections, visit us to determine the appropriate course of treatment for your specific case.