Introduction Pain in or around the ear can have various causes. On the one hand, they can be caused directly by diseases of the ear such as inflammation of the middle ear. On the other hand, other diseases in the head or neck area can be triggers for the pain in the ear. The pain … Pain in and around the ear
Pain at the ear entrance The tragus is a small cartilage that lies just before the entrance of the external auditory canal and thus offers protection against the penetration of foreign bodies. Pain when pressure is applied to the tragus often indicates an inflammation of the external auditory canal (otitis externa). Furthermore an inflammation and … Pain at the ear entrance | Pain in and around the ear
Temporal pain and pain in the ear Pain in the temporal region, which corresponds to a lateral headache, can be triggered simply by wearing glasses. In this case the glasses press on a nerve running along the temple, which causes pain. This pressure pain can radiate into the ear region. Pain in the ear can … Temporal pain and pain in the ear | Pain in and around the ear
Headaches and pain in the ear In general, a combination of ear and headache should be considered as a flu-like infection in the ear, nose and throat area. Especially if other typical flu symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cold or dizziness are added, it can be assumed that this is an infection. However, the … Headaches and pain in the ear | Pain in and around the ear
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