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== Ear | {{SI}} | ||
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[[File:Anatomy of Human Ear with Cochlear Frequency Mapping.svg|thumb | | name = Ear pain | ||
| image = [[File:Defense.gov_photo_essay_110719-F-ET173-093.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A person experiencing ear pain | |||
| field = [[Otorhinolaryngology]] | |||
| synonyms = [[Otalgia]] | |||
| symptoms = Pain in the [[ear]], [[headache]], [[fever]], [[hearing loss]] | |||
| complications = [[Hearing impairment]], [[infection spread]] | |||
| onset = Sudden or gradual | |||
| duration = Short-term or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Ear infection]], [[earwax]] buildup, [[foreign body]] in ear, [[barotrauma]], [[temporomandibular joint disorder]] | |||
| risks = [[Swimming]], [[upper respiratory infection]], [[allergies]], [[ear injury]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[otoscopy]], [[audiometry]] | |||
| differential = [[Toothache]], [[sinusitis]], [[throat infection]] | |||
| prevention = Avoiding [[ear injury]], managing [[allergies]], proper [[ear hygiene]] | |||
| treatment = [[Pain management]], [[antibiotics]] for infection, removal of [[foreign body]] | |||
| medication = [[Analgesics]], [[antibiotics]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
| deaths = Rare | |||
}} | |||
[[File:Anatomy of Human Ear with Cochlear Frequency Mapping.svg|left|thumb|500px|Diagram of human ear anatomy, relevant to understanding ear pain.]] | |||
'''Ear pain''', medically known as otalgia, is a common condition characterized by a sensation of discomfort or acute pain in one or both ears. The pain can vary in intensity and can be a symptom of various underlying conditions. | '''Ear pain''', medically known as otalgia, is a common condition characterized by a sensation of discomfort or acute pain in one or both ears. The pain can vary in intensity and can be a symptom of various underlying conditions. | ||
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== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | ||
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* Foreign objects in the ear | * Foreign objects in the ear | ||
* Dental issues | * Dental issues | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms accompanying ear pain may include: | Symptoms accompanying ear pain may include: | ||
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* Drainage from the ear | * Drainage from the ear | ||
* Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) | * Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of ear pain typically involves: | Diagnosis of ear pain typically involves: | ||
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* Assessment of symptoms and medical history | * Assessment of symptoms and medical history | ||
* Audiological tests, if hearing loss is a concern | * Audiological tests, if hearing loss is a concern | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for ear pain depends on the underlying cause and may include: | Treatment for ear pain depends on the underlying cause and may include: | ||
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* Ear drops | * Ear drops | ||
* Removal of foreign objects or earwax | * Removal of foreign objects or earwax | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Preventive measures include: | Preventive measures include: | ||
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* Regular dental check-ups | * Regular dental check-ups | ||
* Avoiding exposure to loud noises | * Avoiding exposure to loud noises | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/ear-pain/basics/definition/sym-20050710 Mayo Clinic: Ear Pain] | * [https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/ear-pain/basics/definition/sym-20050710 Mayo Clinic: Ear Pain] | ||
* [https://www.entshealth.org/conditions/ear-pain/ ENT Health: Ear Pain] | * [https://www.entshealth.org/conditions/ear-pain/ ENT Health: Ear Pain] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms and signs]] | [[Category:Symptoms and signs]] | ||
[[Category:Otorhinolaryngology]] | [[Category:Otorhinolaryngology]] | ||
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| Ear pain | |
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| Synonyms | Otalgia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Pain in the ear, headache, fever, hearing loss |
| Complications | Hearing impairment, infection spread |
| Onset | Sudden or gradual |
| Duration | Short-term or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Ear infection, earwax buildup, foreign body in ear, barotrauma, temporomandibular joint disorder |
| Risks | Swimming, upper respiratory infection, allergies, ear injury |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, otoscopy, audiometry |
| Differential diagnosis | Toothache, sinusitis, throat infection |
| Prevention | Avoiding ear injury, managing allergies, proper ear hygiene |
| Treatment | Pain management, antibiotics for infection, removal of foreign body |
| Medication | Analgesics, antibiotics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | Rare |
Ear pain, medically known as otalgia, is a common condition characterized by a sensation of discomfort or acute pain in one or both ears. The pain can vary in intensity and can be a symptom of various underlying conditions.
Causes[edit]
Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Otitis media (middle ear infection)
- Otitis externa (external ear infection, also known as swimmer's ear)
- Sinus infections
- Changes in air pressure (barotrauma)
- Earwax buildup
- Foreign objects in the ear
- Dental issues
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms accompanying ear pain may include:
- Hearing loss
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Drainage from the ear
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of ear pain typically involves:
- Physical examination of the ear
- Assessment of symptoms and medical history
- Audiological tests, if hearing loss is a concern
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for ear pain depends on the underlying cause and may include:
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections
- Pain relievers
- Warm compresses
- Ear drops
- Removal of foreign objects or earwax
Prevention[edit]
Preventive measures include:
- Avoiding insertion of objects into the ear
- Keeping ears dry and clean
- Regular dental check-ups
- Avoiding exposure to loud noises
External Links[edit]
