Swimmer's Ear - Silambam Asia

Swimmer's Ear

Created by: Guruji Murugan Chillayah.
Published: 14 June 2016 (Tue)
Last Updated: 17 November 2023 04:30 AM (GMT+8)

Swimmer's Ear Treatment

Swimmer's Ear:

• Swimmer's ear is the inflammation of the ear canal • This occurs due to the entry of bacteria or fungi in the ear Symptoms to look for:

• Loss of hearing • Yellowish ear discharge • Itching • Pain in the ear Causes:

• Prolonged exposure to contaminated water, usually during swimming • Harsh chemicals in hair products like sprays, shampoos and dyes • Cleaning ears with fingernails or sharp objects, which can damage the skin tissue Natural home remedy using salt:

1. Salt is useful as it absorbs water from the ear. 2. Heat ¼ cup of salt 3. Wrap the salt in a handkerchief 4. Hold the cloth near the ear opening for 2-3 minutes 5. Do this 3 times everyday Natural home remedy using garlic:

1. Garlic contains allicin, which has strong anti-bacterial properties 2. Put 1-2 drops of garlic in the affected ear 3. Repeat this 3 times a day Tips:

• Before swimming apply oil inside the ears. This allows easy draining of water • Use ear plugs to block entry of water

NOTE : The intention of this article is only for information. It is not a substitute to any other standard medical diagnosis. For proper treatment, always consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician.