Swimmer’s ear also known as External Otitis is an infection of the skin found in the ear canal and the outer covering of the ear. This infection is caused due to the infestation of bacteria like streptococcus, staphylococcus or other pseudomonas types found in bacteria. The bacterium spreads to the body due to excessive contact with polluted water. The water collects at the canal region of the ear.

After certain interval the skin starts becoming soggy and becomes a habitable place / media for the attack of bacteria. Sometimes cuts, cracks or skin lesions on the ear also predispose to the manifestation of bacteria. The primary and one of the most evident symptoms of the progression of this disease is the fullness of ear accompanied by abnormal itching. Then, the ear canal seems to swell as it gives way to the flow of ear drainage.

At the onset of this particular symptom, the person experiences pain, especially when one pulls or moves the outer portion of the ear. Also, the side of the face where the infection is found becomes swelled up. The level of swelling can be so acute that the inner glands of the neck may become enlarged and visible to the naked eye. People facing such severe symptoms face difficulties in opening their jaw.