Is a persistent earache troubling you or your child? Get expert diagnosis and fast, lasting relief from our ENT specialists with advanced diagnostics and a patient-centred approach.
Ear pain (otalgia) most often happens in children, but it can also affect adults. Pain that starts inside the ear is called primary otalgia, while pain that begins outside the ear is called secondary otalgia.
Whether it is a sharp sting, a dull ache or a burning sensation, ear pain may be constant or come and go, and can affect one or both ears. Studies show that by their third birthday, about 80% of children will have had a middle-ear infection.
Consult Dr. Gouda Ramesh for expert ear pain treatment.
If you notice one or more of these symptoms, it is worth getting your ears checked by an ENT specialist.
Fever
Jaw pain
Loss of hearing
Headache
Trouble chewing
Clicking or popping
Fussiness & irritability
Loss of appetite (in children)
Causes
What can cause it
Understanding the cause helps us choose the safest, most effective treatment for you.
Ear infections
Outer-ear infection from swimming, hearing aids or headphones, or cotton swabs
Injured or irritated skin in the ear canal that allows bacteria to grow
Middle-ear infection following a respiratory tract infection
Fluid build-up behind the eardrum
Labyrinthitis — an inner-ear infection from viral or bacterial illness
Other common causes
Pressure changes, such as flying on a plane
Earwax build-up
A foreign object in the ear
Strep throat or a sinus infection
Shampoo or water trapped in the ear
Use of cotton swabs in the ear
Less common causes
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
Perforated eardrum
Arthritis affecting the jaw
Infected or impacted tooth
Eczema in the ear canal
Trigeminal neuralgia
Treatment
Medical treatment for ear pain
If you have an ear infection, your doctor may recommend oral antibiotics, eardrops, or both. It is important to complete the entire course even after symptoms improve, so the infection clears up completely.
If earwax build-up is the cause, you may be given wax-softening eardrops, or the wax may be removed by ear lavage (irrigation) or gentle suction. Causes such as TMJ disorders and sinus infections are treated directly to relieve the referred ear pain.
Self-care that may help
Apply a cool washcloth to the ear
Keep the ear dry
Sit upright to relieve ear pressure
Use over-the-counter ear drops or pain relievers
Chew gum to help ease pressure
Feed a baby to help relieve their ear pressure
When to see your ENT specialist
Please book an appointment promptly if you experience any of the following:
Your ear pain continues for a long time
You have discharge from your ear
You feel unwell or have a fever
Your hearing is getting worse
You have diabetes or a weakened immune system
Your child under 2 years old has a sore ear
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