"Swimmer's ear occurs in the outer canal, the portion of the ear between the outer ear and the eardrum, and is caused by the population and/or growth of bacteria in the outer ear canal after water ...

As a result, fluid accumulates behind the eardrum, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses to grow. This can cause pain and pressure in the ears. Because these symptoms can occur with ...

Hansa Bhargava, MD Earaches can be really painful and it's because the fluid behind the eardrum can actually cause pressure on the eardrum that causes a piercing pain. If you've ever sat on flight ...