Ear pain 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 infection. It penetrates the Eustachian tube from the nasopharynx. In this case, pain in the ear is characterized by excessive aggressiveness, due to their spread throughout the head. At the same time, patients experience painful and painful sensations. In addition, pain in the ear is accompanied by increased irritability. It is no coincidence that such signals occur in the body. The fact is that the ears are located in the immediate vicinity of the brain, and inflammatory processes can lead to very dangerous complications.
Pain can also be caused by the ingress of contaminated water. This condition is called the swimmer’s ear. The main signs of the condition include a feeling of congestion, swelling and redness of the auricle, external channel 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 a decrease in auditory function. Peeling and redness of the skin near the auricle are noted.
In some cases, under the influence of water, the sulfur plug becomes swollen and the external auditory canal is blocked. This condition is accompanied by a sharp decrease in auditory function, discomfort, a feeling of congestion. In such cases, assistance may be provided by a specialist who will flush the cork from the sink.
Pain in the ear can be caused by injuries of the middle or outer ear, the formation of cysts, arthritis or arthrosis in the jaw joints, abscess or mumps of the parotid gland, 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 a catarrhal illness occurs. In this case, acute pain in the ear often occurs in the child. As a rule, she appears suddenly in the evening.
It should be noted that such conditions in childhood are experienced very difficult. If a child experiences pain at night, it is recommended to use a warming compress or to warm the ear in some way. These recommendations are used if there is no high temperature, and there is no purulent discharge from the baby’s auricle. Otherwise, warming procedures are contraindicated.
When the temperature appears, it is recommended to insert a swab moistened with boric alcohol into 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 in children, alcohol-based drops are allowed only with the permission of a doctor.
To prevent the appearance of discomfort after swimming, you can use cotton swabs. Before swimming, they are shallow inserted into the ears. In addition, drying is recommended after bathing. You can dry your ears with cotton buds or tampons.
The appearance of a runny nose can also cause discomfort in the ears.
It should be noted that pain in the ears does not go away on their own. A medical examination is required. If pain occurs in children, it is impossible to treat the disease on their own. Only a specialist can identify the cause of their appearance and prescribe treatment appropriate to the symptoms and course of the disease, and also tell you how to prevent possible complications.