RAYUDU ENT HOSPITAL

Ear Pain

Are you experiencing ear pain? Schedule an appointment with the best ear specialist in Guntur at Dr. Rayudu’s ENT Hospital Super Specialty International Hospital, where we provide top-notch ENT care with a compassionate approach.

Ear pain is a common problem that can affect both children and adults, though it is more frequently seen in children. The pain may affect one or both ears and can vary from dull to sharp or burning in nature. It can also be constant or come and go.

Causes of Ear Pain

Inserting objects like hairpins, pencils, or safety pins into the ear canal.
Infection of the ear canal, also known as otitis externa.
Infected hair follicles in the ear canal (furuncles).
Infection of the middle ear, such as acute or serous otitis media.
Earwax buildup causing pressure or blockage in the ear.
Sudden changes in air pressure, like during air travel (takeoff and landing).
Other conditions like tonsillitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, neuralgia, dental issues, or mouth ulcers can also cause ear pain.
More severe conditions, such as malignant otitis externa or complicated unsafe chronic otitis media.

Symptoms

If a child has severe ear pain along with a high fever, or seems unusually unwell for an ear infection.
Additional symptoms such as headaches, facial muscle weakness, swelling around the ear, or dizziness along with ear pain.
If severe ear pain suddenly stops, it could indicate a ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane).
If the pain, fever, and irritability do not improve within 24 to 48 hours, the condition may need further medical attention.

Precautions & Treatments

While most ear pain cases are treatable, it is crucial to get an accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. If you are suffering from ear pain, make an appointment with an ENT specialist as soon as possible.
The ENT specialist will perform a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of the pain and suggest an appropriate treatment plan.