Pain in the child’s ear Pain in the ear often occurs in the first few years of life in small children. There are various causes of ear pain in children. Often, no serious illness is the cause, but parents or guardians should pay attention to some symptoms. When should I see a doctor? Earaches can … Pain in the child’s ear | Pain in and around the ear
Prophylaxis Earaches cannot always be prevented, especially if they are accompanied by an infection in the nasopharynx. However, the risk can be reduced with the right care or careful behaviour after a visit to the swimming pool. For example, cotton swabs should generally not be used to clean the ears. A damp cloth is sufficient … Prophylaxis | Pain in and around the ear
Introduction Pain in the earlobe can be very unpleasant and, despite its minimal spread, can be a major hindrance in everyday life. If it starts to pull or prick on or behind the earlobe, many patients swear by self-therapy. However, this is often not enough, especially if an inflammatory process is involved. Torn ear lobes … Pain in the earlobe
Knot behind the earlobe Especially behind the earlobe, small knots often appear, which can be felt with the bare hand. This is nothing unusual, and at first no reason to worry. Behind the somewhat unwieldy medical term “retroauricular lymph node swelling” is a swelling of the lymph nodes behind the auricle. Lymph node swelling can … Knot behind the earlobe | Pain in the earlobe
Synonyms Ring ear, box ear, cauliflower ear, blood ear (in animals, especially domestic dogs) auricular hematoma, othematoma Definition The medical term “haematoma” simply means bruise. The prefix “Ot-” indicates that it’s around the ear. An othatom or seroma is therefore an accumulation of blood or serous fluid between the cartilage of the auricle and the … Bruise on the ear
Prophylaxis Especially during contact sports a helmet or similar should be worn as ear protection (bruise on the ear). All articles in this series: Bruise on the ear Prophylaxis
