subject: How to Get Ear Pain Relief [print this page] Seeing your doctor at the first hint of ear pain is not always necessary due to the amount of sources that could cause ear pain. However, if home remedies or treatments don't reduce your symptoms and your ear pain persists for longer than 3-4 days then you should see your physician, to better diagnose your problem. Additionally if your ear starts to drain it could be a sign of an eardrum rupture, which requires a doctor visit. If you unsure whether its necessary to see your doctor then you are better off going because some ear infections left untreated can cause permanent hearing loss, or life threatening diseases.
