What are the causes of ear pain?
There are many health problems in winter. Ear diseases also become quite common in winter. Ear pain is the most common. In some people this pain is so severe that it becomes difficult to bear. There are many reasons for this pain and it should not be taken lightly. If the pain persists for a long time, even your hearing ability may be affected. Why does ear pain occur? Let us know in detail about its treatment and what should be done to prevent it.
Many types of viruses are active in winter. These enter the nose and from here go into the ear through the Eustachian tube (a thin tube that connects the ear to the nose). When these viruses enter the ear, infection occurs there. due to which ear pain It happens.
Why does the ear hurt?
- If a person has sinus infection for a long time, it also causes pain in the ears.
- Due to prolonged pain in the throat, this pain can also reach the ears.
- If a person travels by air, the Eustachian Tube gets closed due to altitude, which causes ear pain.
- Excessive accumulation of earwax is also a major cause of earwax.
Why does excess wax build up in the ears?
ENT specialist in Ghaziabad Dr. BP Tyagi explains that not cleaning the ears regularly and keeping the ears wet are the reasons for excessive earwax formation. In some people, the problem of cold persists for a long time and this leads to sinus. Due to sinus, there is pain in the nose and eyes which extends to the ears and this also causes pain in the ears. Water getting into the ears also causes earwax.
Dr. Tyagi says that if water has got into a person’s ear, then tilt the ear to one side and shake it lightly. Apply light warm compress around the ears. This removes the water. Some people also use dryer to clear water from ears, but doing so should be avoided. This can harm the ears.
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What problems cause ear pain?
Many other problems also occur due to ear pain. in which generally
- whistling sound in ears
- hearing loss
- discharge from work
- headache problem
- pain accompanied by itching
Such problems may occur.
Which people have more ear infections?
More cases of ear infection are seen in children, the elderly, those with sinus disease, those who go swimming and those who suffer from allergies. Every year in winter, the number of people who come with the problem of ear pain is high. Such people are advised to put ear drops regularly and are also asked to take special care of the ears.
How to prevent ear pain
Why is timely treatment of ear pain important?
At the beginning of ear pain, the infection occurs only in the outer ear, but if there is any carelessness in its treatment, then this infection goes to the middle ear and its effect can reach the hearing ability and even the ear drum. This situation is dangerous. In such a situation, never take ear pain lightly.
What are the preventive measures to avoid ear pain?
- clean ears regularly
- clean the ears before the water goes away
- Do not put cotton buds in the ears, this can further dry and damage the skin.
- Compress with hot water bottle or cloth
- Lightly heat mustard or olive oil and add 2-3 drops.
- If itching is accompanied by discharge, foul smell or pain, consult an ENT doctor immediately.
- Take pain killers as per doctor’s advice
When to see a doctor if you have ear pain
- If the ear pain is very severe and persistent
- pus or blood coming from the ear
- Severe ear pain accompanied by fever
- hearing loss
What not to do in case of ear pain
- Do not put cotton or any sharp objects in the ears.
- Do not get your ears cleaned by roadside cleaners.