Description
When there is any inflammation in the middle ear or the outer ear, earache is to occur. Common among adults and children, earache usually occurs due to cold and is most common in winters and spring months. It can either be a mild pain or a severe one that even results in hearing loss. Though there are many reasons of earache, infection in the outer or middle ear is the most common one.
Causes Of Earache
Otitis externa, Otitis media, Ear infection, Ear disease, Nose, mouth, or throat infection, Injury to jaw bones, Arthritis of the jaw, an insect in the ear, Fungus growth in the ear, wax buildup in the ear, Cold , Sinus infection , Poor sleeping, Blockage in the ear tube, Damage to the eardrum.
Symptoms
Itching, Excessive pain, Fever, Diarrhea, Difficulty in eating, Irritability, Hearing loss, Ringing or buzzing sound in the ear, Blocked or full sensation in the ear, Swelling of the ear, Thick drainage from the ear.
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