I'm pretty sure I have an ear infection, but I can't really find any good information on what to do. Most of the google results are geared toward kids. My ear hurts like hell and I can't sleep but according to mayo-clinic, ear infections go away on their own, but it doesn't give any estimate (like, days, weeks?) What scares me though is that all the shit says permanent ear damage/hearing loss may occur and the articles all throw it out there so casually, I don't fucking want that
tl;dr I think I've had an ear infection for about a day now, should I see a doctor or if not, how many days should I wait?
WHAT. No, they don't go away on their own, go see a doctor right now.
Protip from someone who has suffered from ear infections all their childhood: If you have access to houseleek, you don't even have to see a doctor. Just squeeze juice out of the leaves, filter it through a handkerchief or something to get rid of dirt etc. and pour it in your ear. Leave it in your ear for about ten minutes. You should hear cracking during the process and that's fine, don't panic. The pain should go away soon after that.
Bump, I have no idea, and I also might have some sort of ear infection because i started to hear worse on my left earn, painlessly tho.
>>18685278
thanks, I went to a clinic that was open today and was in and out, they said it was def an ear infection and they took a culture of it. Will have to try that houseleek thing, no clue where to find them though
You go see a doctor and you get antibiotics anons. Do NOT put anything in your ear, especially not "old granny's house treatments" or anything. Pain can also be from fucked up pressure in your ear, in that case hold your nose closed with your finger and breathe out through your nose only (without any air escaping of course). Stop when you hear a slight "crack" like sound (sometimes it sounds like a little whistle, kek).
>>18685260
>I'm pretty sure I have an ear infection
Stop having phone sex with skanks.