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What are the causes of Earache?

What are the causes of earache? 1 Middle ear infection (otitis media) 2 Infection in the ear canal (otitis externa) 3 Wax 4 A common cold 5 Foreign bodies 6 Trauma or injury 7 Flying and diving 8 Boils, spots and pimples 9 Pain coming from somewhere else (referred pain) 10 Shingles

When should I see a doctor for an Earache?

There are many causes of earache but the most common cause is infection. This often clears up on its own without any treatment. However, if it is not getting better or if you have other more serious symptoms, you may need to see a doctor. The ear is involved in our hearing and our balance.

How common is an Earache?

Earache, or pain in the ear, is very common. It is particularly common in children. There are many causes of earache but the most common cause is infection. This often clears up on its own without any treatment.

What does it mean when you have referred pain in ear?

Referred pain is pain felt in one part of the body from a problem elsewhere in the body. Sometimes a pain in the ear is nothing to do with the ear but is coming from somewhere else. Causes of referred pain in the ear include: Problems with teeth, such as teething in children, an emerging wisdom tooth or dental abscesses.

What are the causes of earache?

There are many causes of earache. Some of the more common ones are explained briefly below. For many of them you will find links to leaflets with more detailed information.

What are the symptoms of ear problems?

The ear is involved in our hearing and our balance. So, problems with the ear may cause other symptoms such as loss of hearing, dizziness or a ringing in the ear. This leaflet provides an overview of some of the more common problems related to the ears.

How to treat otitis externa?

Your ear may feel blocked and you may not be able to hear as well as usual. The treatment for otitis externa is usually ear drops or an ear spray. You will normally need to see your doctor for a prescription.

What is the leaflet called for ear infection?

For more details about otitis media, see the separate leaflet called Ear Infection (Otitis Media).

What is the smallest bone in the ear?

The eardrum is a tightly stretched membrane, a bit like the skin of a drum. The middle ear is an air-filled compartment. Inside it are three of the smallest bones in the body, called malleus, incus and stapes. These bones are connected to each other.

What is the inner ear made of?

The air space of the middle ear connects to the back of the nose by the Eustachian tube. The inner ear is made up of two components: The cochlea - a snail-shaped chamber filled with fluid. It is lined with special hair cells.

How many parts does the ear have?

The ear is roughly divided into three parts.

Structure and Functions of The Ear

What Are The Causes of earache?

What Should I Do If I Have earache?

Other Ear Problems

• Discharge from the ear
  A number of different conditions can cause discharge from the ear. Many of these are discussed in the sections above. The more common ones include: 1. A burst (perforated) eardrum. This is discussed above in the trauma and injury section. Another common cause of a perforated eardr…
• Glue ear
  This is discussed in full in a separate leaflet called Glue Ear.It is a condition where the middle ear fills up with a glue-like fluid instead of air. It usually occurs in children who have had a number of middle ear infections. It causes dulled hearing. Occasionally it can cause earache.

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