Pain in the head is no longer a problem, because you can cope with it by taking just one pill. However, in combination with stuffiness in the ears, such pain can be an indicator of a disease. It can be associated not only with the work of the auditory analyzer, but also with the functioning of the central nervous system, heart and blood vessels. And if your ears are stuffed, your head hurts, then you should consult a doctor to avoid possible serious consequences.
Possible reasons
There are many reasons that explain why a headache and ears are blocked, but they can all be combined into two groups:
- native, that is, natural;
- reasons that require medical attention.
Native reasons
Diseases that were caused by a group of natural causes are distinguished by the fact that they very quickly pass on their own without outside interference, without harming health. Such problems are usually accompanied by pressure in the area of the hearing organs, as well as pressure inside the head.
There are several reasons why the back of the head hurts and blocks the ears:
- A sharp change in atmospheric pressure.
- Water entering the ear canal, for example, while swimming in a river or pool.
- A change in the hormonal background by sudden jumps due to the onset of pregnancy or menopause.
In the case of increased pressure in the atmosphere, no action should be taken, it will be enough to wait until the body adapts itself, and the condition normalizes. If moisture has got into your ears, you need to take a position that will allow water to flow out on your own, which will help get rid of unpleasant sensations. In case of hormonal imbalance, the help will be taken by taking an anesthetic pill, followed by consultation with a doctor to eliminate the cause of the pathology.
Diseases that require intervention
If you have a headache for a long time, and lay your ears, then you should definitely visit a medical institution. This is necessary because it is impossible to find out the cause of discomfort on your own at home. Both the head and the ears can hurt, not even depending on each other. In addition, pain can be a consequence of the pathology of another organ.
What diseases can occur
Since a feeling of stuffiness in the ears and unpleasant pain in the occipital region can occur independently of each other, we can assume the possibility of the formation of pathologies in the area of the ear canal, nervous system and heart. Consider these points in more detail.
Diseases of the auditory analyzer
The condition in which the ears were laid, the head hurts, can be explained by the existence of a number of traumatic injuries, such as:
- violation in the external organ of hearing;
- foreign bodies entering the ear canal;
- burn caused by chemicals;
- prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures or frostbite;
- getting barotrauma due to a sharp jump in atmospheric pressure (this is possible, for example, during take-off and landing of an airplane).
In addition, according to statistics, about four million working people and about 800 thousand people of retirement age have a sulfur plug. Children are less susceptible to such diseases, but recently the number of such cases has been increasing among students.
How ear plugs appear
Sulfur is produced through the work of specialized glands located in the auditory organ. The removal of sulfur also contributes to the utilization of bacteria and bodies of foreign origin. This process mainly occurs when the jaw is in motion. However, when water gets inside the ear, due to non-compliance with hygienic rules, frequent and prolonged use of the headphones, sulfur does not exit, and it accumulates, blocking the access of sounds to the membrane.
Inflammatory processes
Inflammation can begin in the ears of any person, however, according to official figures, this most often occurs in preschool children. The main reason is the incorrect technique for cleaning the ears or prolonged contact with the liquid. The diseases of this group include:
- Mastoiditis.
- Qatar Eustachian tubes.
- Otitis.
- Labyrinthitis.
- Atresia of the auditory canals.
There is also the likelihood of neurinoma - a benign tumor that forms due to auxiliary cells of the auditory nerves. Most often, such a disease can be found in women over twenty years old. As additional symptoms, vomiting, disturbance of the normal functioning of the jaws and dizziness can be noted.
Pathology of the upper respiratory tract
If the otolaryngologist has not found any abnormalities in the work of the auditory analyzer, this does not mean that you need to stop the search and go home. It is possible that the head hurts and is spinning, it puts ears for a reason:
- colds accompanied by a runny nose;
- acute sinusitis.
Rhinitis can cause a lack of oxygen, which can cause dizziness, and excess mucus interferes with the normal perception of sounds.
The effects of sinusitis are much more serious, because sinuses become inflamed under the influence of harmful bacteria. As additional symptoms, there is a feeling of discomfort in the area of the visual analyzer, changes in the sound of the voice and pain during head movements. If you do not start adequate treatment on time, observing all the requirements, then you can avoid serious consequences, implying the development of meningitis and other things. Otherwise, complications cannot be avoided.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
If no abnormalities were detected by an otolaryngologist, then you should contact a cardiologist and do a magnetic resonance imaging. In case if it lays ears, headache and temperature hurt, then we can talk about the presence of:
- Vegetative dystonia. In fact, these are disorders in the field of the autonomic nervous system, which impede the complete control of blood pressure, temperature, immunity, blood circulation, neurosis and the endocrine system. It is worth noting that despite the fact that this is an obsolete name for pathology, doctors still use it.
- Hypertension This pathology occurs due to high blood pressure, which often precedes a stroke. Therefore, in the case of constantly recurring attacks, you need to go to the hospital. Hypertension is also a sign of the onset of a heart attack. In this case, the appearance of dark spots under the eyes, a feeling of nausea, a pulsation in the temporal region, a feeling of pressure in the region of the heart, and weakness are noted.
It should be noted that an increase in pressure inside the skull is characterized by similar symptoms, but it is a harbinger of more serious consequences and problems.
Osteochondrosis
Does your head hurt and block your ears? The cause of these symptoms may be hiding in the appearance and active progression of cervical osteochondrosis. This disease is characterized by damage to the disc between the vertebrae in the spinal column. Such violations can lead to a violation of blood circulation and blood flow to the brain, then disability can occur.
The most common osteochondrosis is among people under thirty years of age who spend a lot of time at the computer. Symptoms include sensation of increased pressure in the head, pulsation of veins in the temples, migraines and dizziness.
How to deal with a problem
If your head hurts, your ears are blocked, your neck hurts, then it is better to consult a doctor so that the diagnosis is made professionally and the prescribed treatment is adequate. However, even in this case, it is necessary to know some rules for the provision of first aid:
- In case of symptoms due to colds or viral diseases, first of all, it is necessary to restore the respiratory function to a normal state. When the runny nose passes, the condition will return to normal.
- If you lay your ears, your head hurts, the reason may be in pressure. In case of high blood pressure, medications should be taken that will dilate blood vessels (Vinpocetine, Berlition), in the opposite case, drink coffee or tea.
- To normalize the pressure between the middle ear and the Eustachian tube with the external hearing organ and eliminate excess noise, chewing gum can be used.
- To remove the cork from sulfur yourself, you can use hydrogen peroxide. It is necessary to lie on your side and pour five drops inside the ear, after ten minutes repeat the procedure with the other ear. If you experience unpleasant sensations, it is better to interrupt and consult a specialist. Repeat these manipulations for three days.
- What to do, stuffy ears, headache? You can resort to the use of a cold compress. To do this, apple cider vinegar and olive oil are mixed in equal proportions and, having soaked in this mixture, apply a cotton swab to the desired area for 10-15 minutes. With the manifestation of migraine, it is worth using in turn cold and hot compresses with a frequency of two minutes. In addition, onion juice and wormwood tincture are also used. With special care, such methods of treatment should be treated by women during pregnancy.
- When the "ear shoots", you can resort to warming up. The main thing is not to use this procedure in the presence of such pathologies as sinusitis and purulent otitis media, otherwise you can complicate the situation and provoke a complication. For the procedure, put salt in a tissue bag and heat to 35-40 degrees and attach to a sore ear for 15-20 minutes.
- Massage for the head will help eliminate pain. Perform with fingers, making movements in a circle from the back of the head to the skull base.
- Gymnastics will be a good helper if your ears are blocked, your head hurts due to the presence of cervical osteochondrosis. It is recommended to perform exercises that do not require active swings or head movements. In this case, pressure is applied to a certain part of the patient’s body, which he must resist by straining his muscles. Such movements must be alternated with those where the head is directly involved. They should be done daily. However, you must follow the instructions exactly or perform under the supervision of a specialist.
First aid
To the question of what to do if the ears are blocked, the head hurts, the answer will be the following: go to the hospital, and before going to the doctor you can try to improve your condition at home. To do this, you must:
- take painkillers (Nise, Etodin Forte);
- with a runny nose, use a drug that will relieve mucus ("Sanorin", "Rinozol");
- with hypertension, it is necessary to measure the pressure and take your medications to normalize the pressure ("Zokardis", "Verapamil");
- with stuffy ears, pain in the head due to a pressure surge, you need to perform a series of swallowing movements that will relieve discomfort;
- You can get rid of the sulfur plug with a cotton swab, which must be moistened with hydrogen peroxide or with the help of special candles that can be purchased at the pharmacy.
Pain in the scalp can cause stuffiness in the ears. In the reverse order, this pattern also works. The main thing is to determine the cause in time and begin to eliminate it.
The use of folk remedies in the treatment
If you have a headache, stuffy ears, sore throat, you must always consult a doctor to get advice and adequate treatment. In addition, alternative methods of treatment can also be used as an adjunct to doctor's prescriptions. But before that, it is better to ask the doctor about the appropriateness of applying folk methods.
The most popular methods include the following:
- A solution prepared using one tablespoon of tinctures of hawthorn and periwinkle. This mixture is poured with boiling water (1 cup) and put in a water bath for thirty minutes. The resulting broth is left to cool, then it is necessary to strain and drink a spoon before eating.
- 2 tablespoons of chopped raspberry branches are placed in a saucepan, pour boiling water (1 liter) and drink 3 weeks 3-4 times a day.
- To relieve inflammation in the ear canal, you can use tincture made from aniseed seeds (10 g), rosehip oil (5 ml) and vodka (100 ml). It should be buried in the ears for the night.
Conclusion
If you have a headache, stuffy ears, sore throat, you should immediately go to the hospital to get medical advice in order to avoid the appearance and development of dangerous diseases, since the above symptoms can be an indicator of serious pathologies. Do not try to cure yourself, so as not to cause complications.