See a Doctor for Ear pain in Bebek: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Looking for help with ear pain in Bebek? Speak to a doctor by video at any hour, receive an e-prescription if treatment is appropriate and collect your medicine locally in Istanbul.
Local tips for ear pain in Bebek
Bebek offers endless things to see and eat, and the crowds, heat and rich food are behind most of the problems travellers meet. Other places within reach include Arnavutkoy, Etiler, Levent. Flying with a cold, pressure changes and cold air on ferries can bring on ear pain. Chew or yawn on descent.
Why ear pain happens
Common triggers include trapped water after a swim, cleaning the ear with cotton buds, a cold or sinus congestion and the air pressure changes of flying.
How ear pain feels
- Blocked feeling or muffled hearing
- Itching or pain when touching the ear
- Fluid discharge
- Fever, especially in children
- Aching or sharp pain in or around the ear
About ear pain
Pain in the ear may start in the outer canal, the middle ear, or in neighbouring areas such as the throat or jaw. On holiday the most frequent explanations are swimmer’s ear and an infection of the middle ear.
Getting ear pain treated in Bebek
A video visit allows sort out the likely cause, explains what to do and plans treatment such as ear drops or pain relief where suitable. If the ear requires examining with an otoscope, the physician will tell you. Options may include painkillers, ear drops where suitable and treatment of any related cold or sinus problem.
- Do not insert cotton buds or fingers
- Chewing or yawning can ease pressure during descent
How treatment works in Bebek
- Open the booking link or message us with your location in Bebek.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Common questions about ear pain in Bebek
Can I get ear pain treatment in Bebek?
Treatment for ear pain is available here whenever you need it, by video, with medicine from a local pharmacy.
When should I see a doctor in person for ear pain?
Swelling or redness behind the ear, severe pain, high fever, facial weakness, sudden hearing loss, dizziness, or blood or pus from the ear.
What can I do at home for ear pain?
Keep the ear dry and avoid swimming until assessed. Do not insert cotton buds or fingers. Simple pain relief as directed on the pack.
References
- NHS. Ear infections
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. Use this as general guidance; your own doctor’s advice always comes first.