Post Scuba Diving Ear Problems

[Bubbawhack]

Hi, I'm Chris and I love to go scuba diving. I have been in hawaii for spring break and I have do a lot of diving, 14 dives in 10 days. Just this past day or two I have had trouble clearing my ears when descending (I usually have to clear my ears every 10 feet or so) today I have had problems where it sounds like someone is holding their hand over my ears when I hear a sound. It is really annoying, and a bit painful. I have had no ringing (no busted eardrums thank goodness), and no problem with decompression sickness. Does anyone know what is going on? How can I get this to stop? Thank you!

[Mortal Coil]

It sounds like unequal pressure. It should go away within a few days.
If not, see a doctor :)

[Sonic Boom]

Sounds like middle- ear barotrauma.

Its not serious and takes a few days to heal, but I'd see a doctor to get the right meds to help.

Till then, avoid any exposure to significant pressure changes.

[Bubbawhack]

Thanks guys. Just thankful that my brain isn't about to explode.

[Sudds3]

Hmmm, not really sure! Could it be swimmers ear and getting water stuck in your ear or something?