Vuk Milicevic
Registered
Hey all
I just completed my first weekend where I got to dive with my brother (also certified) where we went out on our own in a small quarry and checked the sights out. We dove 4 times a day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Twenty four hours, or so, following our last dive, I am experiencing tenderness in my left ear canal. It is very sensitive to the touch. When I open my mouth to talk it feels like someone punched me in my jaw on my left side.
Is this normal? I felt no pain in my ears whatsoever while diving and equalized early and often on each dive with no problem. From what I've been reading online, this seems to be what they call "swimmer's ear" and will clear up in a few days by itself. With that said, can anyone explain the cause, suggest where I may have gone wrong or what I can do prevent it next time?
Cheers!
I just completed my first weekend where I got to dive with my brother (also certified) where we went out on our own in a small quarry and checked the sights out. We dove 4 times a day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Twenty four hours, or so, following our last dive, I am experiencing tenderness in my left ear canal. It is very sensitive to the touch. When I open my mouth to talk it feels like someone punched me in my jaw on my left side.
Is this normal? I felt no pain in my ears whatsoever while diving and equalized early and often on each dive with no problem. From what I've been reading online, this seems to be what they call "swimmer's ear" and will clear up in a few days by itself. With that said, can anyone explain the cause, suggest where I may have gone wrong or what I can do prevent it next time?
Cheers!