Symptoms Of Swimmer's Ear

Painful Chewing

Painful chewing may occur with even mild cases of swimmer's ear, and it can make it difficult to eat normally and obtain adequate nutrition. Patients experiencing painful chewing may wish to eat soft foods such as pudding, yogurt, or mashed potatoes. To ensure sufficient calorie and nutrient intake, it can be helpful to make smoothies with fresh fruit, vegetables, and yogurt, and some patients might want to use shakes designed for meal replacement as well. Generally, chewing becomes less painful once the ear infection is treated. Patients should always mention painful chewing to their medical team while being evaluated for swimmer's ear; physicians can provide advice on appropriate calorie intake for each patient and ways to reach these calorie goals on a soft food or liquid diet.