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What Is The Pain In My Inner Ear After Jumping Into Water?

Hi i jumped off a very high rock today into deep water and felt suveir pain in my inner ear simular to that when swimming to deeply but alot worse and it has remained and has gotten more painful with the pain radiating to my jaw and head, have i caused aome sort of damage to my eardrum??,
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear.
Any obstruction to this Eustachian tube can lead to ear pain/damage to ear drum by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

The management consists of:
1. Drinking of warm fluids.
2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction.
4. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any)

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination.
Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.

Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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What Is The Pain In My Inner Ear After Jumping Into Water?

Hello dear, There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear. Any obstruction to this Eustachian tube can lead to ear pain/damage to ear drum by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. The management consists of: 1. Drinking of warm fluids. 2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction. 4. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any) If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination. Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.