Ear problems and solutions for them are a series of posts aimed at providing help for common ear diseases. As an ENT Surgeon, I face questions about ear infections, problems with hearing, itching of ear dizziness, ringing in ear discharge, and many others.
Through this series of posts, I plan to do all I can to help.
Many causes of an earache make a diagnosis without examination almost impossible. Children especially often complain of an earache. As a parent, you face tremendous challenges to give relief and support to your family during these times.
Impossible to actually write about all the ear problems in an easily digestible language, without it becoming a science lecture. But what’s there in life except attempting the impossible? So here goes. These are the first two posts in the series of ear problems. Write to me at healthwealthbridge@gmail.com for any queries. Remember to always contact an ear specialist when your problem is persistent.
Unlike other body parts, you really can’t look into your own ear or that of your loved ones without specialized instruments. Did you know there is a condition like an aeroplane ear or barotrauma?
Ear Discharge
Aeroplane ear
Ear piercing: Don’t do it without reading this
Noise Pollution read all about it.
EAR PROBLEMS :Health query
FAQ OTOSCLEROSIS:What you need to know
Cochlear implant (part1): what you need to know
Cochlear implant (part 2): who needs it
For more such articles check out my blog.
Amazing and informative post. Very useful tips for the Ear ache diagnosis and prevention.
Thank you
I have never had an ear infection before but once I cleaned my ear a bit to deep and I have never felt that kind of pain before and my friend told me thats how it feels like when you have an ear infection. Ouch! And you are right about having earache is difficult becauae one need special instruments to look into the ears.
I have actually been diagnosed with extremely tiny ear canals that get filled with sticky wax. Between not being able to hear well and my terrible memory it makes life a little less enjoyable. I need to see an ENT really soon 🙁
Hi Melanie.Try increasing your daily intake of water and fluids to about 4 to 6 litres per day( depending on how hot the climate is ).
Increasing water helps make more fluid ear wax ,which is easily self cleaned.
Hope this helps.