Ear Infection Treatment Near El Cenizo, TX
Oftentimes, a nagging earache will go away on its own. But it’s important to seek professional medical attention if the pain is severe, lasts for more than a day or disrupts your sleep. Proper ear infection treatment can usually clear up the pain within a few days and help ensure that the infection does not progress and cause complications, such as permanent hearing loss.
At VitalMed Urgent Care near El Cenizo, Texas, we offer convenient and affordable treatment options for ear infections and many other non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. For the convenience of our patients, all of our services are available on a walk-in basis.
What Can Cause an Ear Infection?
Bacterial and viral infections in the middle ear, eardrum or ear canal often develop along with other illnesses, such as the common cold, flu or allergies. Additionally, ear pain can result from direct trauma to the ear, air pressure changes during a flight or scuba dive or moisture left in the ear after swimming (swimmer’s ear).
An ear infection may require treatment if the resulting inflammation causes fluid to build up in the Eustachian tubes, which regulate air pressure in—and drain fluid from—the middle ear. Because small Eustachian tubes can easily become clogged, ear infections are especially common among children, but adults can and do get them, too.
How We Treat Ear Infections
To help relieve a painful ear infection, the VitalMed team typically recommends applying warm compresses to the painful ear and taking an over-the-counter pain reliever as needed. We may also prescribe ear drops and/or an antibiotic medication (antibiotics are only effective for treating bacterial ear infections).
If you need help dealing with a painful ear infection, contact or visit VitalMed Urgent Care today. We have two convenient locations near El Cenizo, TX. We’ll help you get back on the road to good health as quickly and safely as possible.
