Swimmer's Ear: Treating Ear Pain After the Beach in Tangier

Summer in Tangier is all about swimming, but a few days later, a sharp pain in your ear can ruin your vacation: this is swimmer's ear. If the pain is unbearable, especially at night, contact our English-speaking doctors at +212 664 548 412 for immediate care at your hotel.

How to recognize swimmer's ear?

Water trapped in the ear creates a perfect moist environment for bacteria. The symptoms are characteristic:

Intense pain when you pull on your earlobe or press your ear.
Feeling of fullness or muffled hearing.
Clear or yellowish discharge from the ear.

⚠️ When to call a home doctor (+212 664 548 412)?

Swimmer's ear rarely goes away on its own. Call Enurgence at +212 664 548 412 especially if:

The pain is keeping you awake at night.
You have a fever.
You notice swollen lymph nodes.

At Enurgence - SOS Médecin Tanger, our doctors arrive within 20 minutes anywhere in Tangier. The doctor will examine your eardrum with an otoscope and prescribe the correct antibiotic ear drops.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Swimmer's Ear

Should I use Q-tips to get water out of my ear?

No! Cotton swabs push earwax deeper and create micro-scratches where bacteria thrive. Dry your ears gently with a towel instead.

Can I keep swimming if my ear hurts?

No, you must keep the infected ear completely dry during the treatment (usually 5 to 7 days) as prescribed by the doctor.

How to see a doctor at night in Tangier for ear pain?

Ear pain often peaks at night. Call Enurgence at +212 664 548 412, and an English-speaking doctor will come to your hotel or Airbnb 24/7.

Dr. Karim Bennani

Emergency Physician in Tangier

Références :

Morocco Ministry of Health
World Health Organization (WHO)

Swimmer's Ear: Treating Ear Pain After the Beach in Tangier