Marine Island

Pharmacy ear drops can help some mild ear problems, but they often fail because they do not match the real cause. Simple drying drops may ease a slightly blocked ear after swimming. But an infection, trapped wax, or a hurt eardrum needs a doctor who can look inside. In Ao Nang, a quick check often saves time and money.

Blocked ears after flying are usually from pressure that did not clear, but they can also be earwax or an infection. Pressure ears often feel full and pop, and settle in a day or two. Wax feels dull and muffled. An infection hurts and may leak fluid. A doctor in Ao Nang can tell them apart and fix it.

Seasickness on a long-tail boat is very common on Krabi island trips. To prevent it, take motion-sickness medicine before you sail, sit in the middle of the boat, watch the horizon, and get fresh air. Skip heavy food and alcohol the night before. If you feel sick, look at land, breathe slowly, and sip water.

Ear pain after snorkelling or the pool is usually swimmer’s ear, an outer ear canal infection from trapped water. Tonight, keep the ear dry, take simple pain relief, and do not push cotton buds inside. A warm cloth can ease the ache. If the pain is bad, spreading, or you have a fever, see a doctor in Ao Nang.

Coral cuts and sea urchin wounds get infected fast in the warm tropical sea. Good marine wound care means rinsing well, removing spines and coral bits, and cleaning deeply. Sea urchin spines often break off in the skin. Watch for redness, swelling, and pus. See a doctor in Ao Nang for proper cleaning, dressing, and a tetanus check.

Jellyfish sting first aid is simple when you do it right. Rinse the sting with vinegar, not fresh water. Lift off tentacles with a card or gloved hand, never bare fingers. Then soak the area in warm water to ease pain. Do not pee on it or rub it. See a doctor if the reaction is bad.

Ear pain and marine injuries in Ao Nang are common after island-hopping trips. Swimmer’s ear, jellyfish stings, coral cuts, and sea urchin spines all start on the water. Most are easy to treat when you act fast and clean wounds well. Our walk-in clinic in Ao Nang sees these same-day, and can visit your hotel too.