Pain in the ear

The pain in the ear in many cases occurs as a result of the development of the inflammatory process in the middle ear. The causes may also be complications of acute diseases caused by viruses. Inflammation of the middle ear occurs due to the penetration of infection into it. It penetrates the eustachian tube from the nasopharynx. In this case, the pain in the ear is characterized by excessive aggressiveness, which is due to their spread throughout the head region. At the same time, patients experience painful and painful sensations. In addition, pain in the ear is accompanied by increased irritability. Such signals are not accidental in the body. The fact is that the ears are located from the brain in the immediate vicinity, and inflammatory processes can lead to very dangerous complications.

Painful sensations can also be caused by the penetration of contaminated water. This condition is called "swimmer's ear." The main symptoms of the condition include a feeling of congestion, swelling and redness of the ear, external canal or lymph nodes of the neck. In addition to pain in the ear, the condition is accompanied by the release of pus or serous fluid from it, itching, discomfort, muffling or loss of auditory function. There is also peeling and reddening of the skin near the auricle.

In some cases, under the influence of water, the sulfur plug is swelling and the external auditory channel is blocked. This condition is accompanied by a sharp decrease in the auditory function, discomfort, a sense of congestion. In such cases, help can be provided by a specialist who will wash the cork out of the sink.

Pain in the ear can be caused by injuries to the middle or outer ear, the formation of cysts, arthritis or arthrosis in the jaw joints, parotid abscess or parotitis and others.

In some cases, the condition may be caused by diseases of other organs. So, for example, acute pain in the ear in children often occurs with diseases of the oral cavity (caries and others).

Often, mild ear inflammation occurs when children have colds. In this case, there is often acute pain in the ear in a child. As a rule, it appears suddenly in the evening.

It should be noted that such conditions in childhood are very difficult to experience. If pain occurs, the child is recommended to use a warming compress at night or to warm the ear in some way. These recommendations are used in the event that there is no high temperature, and there are no purulent discharge from the baby's ear. Otherwise, warming procedures are contraindicated.

When the temperature appears, it is recommended to insert a tampon moistened with boric alcohol in the child's ear . As a rule, the pain subsides. However, in the morning it is necessary to take the baby to the doctor.

In case of pain in the ears, use of alcohol-based drops is allowed only with the permission of the doctor.

To prevent the appearance of discomfort after bathing, you can use cotton swabs. Before bathing, they are not deeply inserted into the ears. In addition, after bathing, drying is recommended. You can dry your ears with cotton swabs or tampons.

The appearance of a cold can also cause discomfort in the auricles.

It should be noted that pain in the ears does not pass by itself. A medical examination is necessary. If you have pain in children, you can not treat the disease yourself. Only a specialist can identify the cause of their appearance and prescribe appropriate treatment for the symptoms and course of the disease, and also tell you how to prevent possible complications.