Child ear pain after swimming often means swimmer’s ear, an outer ear infection from trapped water. It hurts when you tug the ear and can bring itch or discharge. Keep the ear dry and see a doctor for the right ear drops. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor checks and treats ear pain 24 hours a day, walk-in.
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A kids tummy bug in Patong usually means vomiting, watery poo, and a cranky child for a day or two. The main job is stopping dehydration. Give small, frequent sips of rehydration salts, not big drinks. Watch for warning signs. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor treats tummy bugs and gives fluids 24 hours a day, walk-in.
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A family holiday health checklist for Phuket keeps small problems from spoiling your trip. Pack a simple first aid kit, know the signs of dehydration and heat, and keep your insurance details handy. Most bumps and bugs are easy to treat here. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor helps families 24 hours a day, walk-in.
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A child fever in Patong Phuket is common on holiday and usually not serious. But some signs need fast care. Any fever under 3 months old is urgent. So is a stiff neck, a rash that will not fade, hard breathing, or a floppy, sleepy child. At Doctor Patong, a licensed doctor checks your child 24 hours a day, walk-in.
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Pharmacy ear drops can help a mild, early ear problem, and they are cheap and easy. But drops fail when the eardrum is torn, when the infection is behind the eardrum, or when the pain keeps growing. Using the wrong drops can even cause harm. This honest comparison shows when drops are enough and when to see a doctor.
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Ear problems after swimming usually fall into three types. A blocked, full feeling is often trapped water or wax. An itch deep inside is early swimmer’s ear. Real pain means an infection is setting in. Knowing which one you have tells you what to do. Our Patong clinic can look inside and treat it fast.
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Marine wounds like coral cuts and sea urchin spines get infected easily because sea water carries germs that ordinary cuts do not meet. Bits of coral, sand, or spine left in the skin make it worse. Good treatment means cleaning the wound well, removing all pieces, and watching for infection. A Patong clinic can do this fast.
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For a jellyfish sting, good first aid is simple. Rinse the area with vinegar, not fresh water, and never use urine. Pick off any tentacles with gloved fingers or tweezers, then soak in warm water. Most stings at Patong Beach are mild. But if breathing gets hard or the sting is severe, get help fast.
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You should not fly after diving until enough time has passed for the nitrogen to leave your body. The common rule is to wait at least 18 to 24 hours after your last dive. Flying too soon can trigger decompression sickness, even after a safe dive. In Patong, plan your last dive well before your flight home.
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Ear barotrauma from diving is an ear injury caused by pressure. As you go down, water pushes on the eardrum, and if you cannot equalise, the ear hurts. A cold or blocked nose often makes it worse. Most cases settle with care, but a bad ear squeeze needs a doctor. Our Patong clinic checks and treats it fast.
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