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Swimmer's ear, also known as otitis externa, is an inflammation of the outer ear canal. Although it is most prevalent among young adults and children. Often contracted due to frequent swimming, and even from showering. Swimming in polluted water can easily bring harmful bacteria into the outer ear.
Swimmer's ear can lead to a painful and often itchy infection. The skin inside the ear canal may flake due to moisture. This flaking may cause persistent itching that may lead to a break in the skin from scratching. Broken skin allows bacteria or a fungus to infect the tissues lining the ear canal. The diagnosis of swimmer's ear is made from clinical observation. The doctor looks inside the ear with an instrument called an otoscope. The otoscope allows him or her to see whether there is swelling, redness, and a discharge. Tips to Help prevent Swimmer's Ear
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Our bodies lose fluids faster at altitude. It takes a little bit of extra care to stay hydrated at higher elevations. Whether your relaxing, boating, biking, hiking, running, climbing, or paddling it is important to carry extra fluids. Your body's effort to cope with less oxygen and low humidity can cause changes to your electrolytes (salts) and your body's balance of fluid and salts.
You may be low on fluids even before you feel thirsty. Caffeine, sugary drinks can cause you to lose additional fluids from your body. Water is the best form of hydration. Dehydration can hit abruptedly, or slowly. Dehydration is a serious condition and can require medical attention. At Gateway Urgent Care we can re-hydrate patients very quickly and easily with intravenous fluids. Signs of dehydration
Remember the end point of re-hydration is your urine output. Enjoy your stay in the Sierra's. Be Safe, and Hydrate. The Team at Gateway Urgent Care |
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