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ear ache, pain and tenderness to touch article


EAR ACHE, PAIN OR DISCOMFORT AND TENDERNESS TO TOUCH

 * Medical Author: Melinda Ratini, DO

Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2020

An infection in your outer ear canal or middle ear behind your eardrum can be
painful. It can hurt to touch the ear itself or even the skin in front or behind
the ear. Since the conditions are treated differently, your doctor can find out
where your pain is coming from and then treat it appropriately.

While the list below can be considered as a guide to educate yourself about
these conditions, this is not a substitute for a diagnosis from a health care
provider. There are many other medical conditions that also can be associated
with your symptoms and signs. Here are a number of those from MedicineNet:




 * EAR INFECTION
   
   A middle ear infection (otitis media) can cause earache, temporary hearing
   loss, and pus drainage from the ear. It is most common in babies, toddlers,
   and young children. Learn about causes and treatment.


 * EAR WAX
   
   Earwax (ear wax) is a natural substance secreted by special glands in the
   skin on the outer part of the ear canal. It repels water and traps dust and
   sand particles. Usually, a small amount of wax accumulates, dries up, and
   then falls out of the ear canal carrying with it unwanted particles. Under
   ideal circumstances, you should never have to clean your ear canals. The
   absence of ear wax may result in dry, itchy ears, and even infection. Ear wax
   may accumulate in the ear for a variety of reasons including; narrowing of
   the ear canal, production of less ear wax due to aging, or an overproduction
   of ear wax in response to trauma or blockage within the ear canal.


 * EAR INFECTION HOME TREATMENT
   
   Infections of the outer, middle, and inner ear usually are caused by viruses.
   Most outer (swimmer's ear) and middle ear (otitis media) infections can be
   treated at home with remedies like warm compresses for ear pain relief, tea
   tree, ginger, or garlic oil drops. Symptoms of an outer ear (swimmer's ear)
   and middle ear infection include mild to severe ear pain, pus draining from
   the ear, swelling and redness in the ear, and hearing problems. Middle and
   inner ear infections may cause fever, and balance problems. Inner ear
   infections also may cause nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ringing in the ear, and
   labyrinthitis (inflammation of the inner ear). Most outer and middle ear
   infections do not need antibiotics. Inner ear infections should be treated by
   a doctor specializing in ear and hearing problems.


 * HEMATOMA
   
   A hematoma is a collection of blood that is outside a blood vessel. There are
   different areas where hematomas occur including; inside the skull, on the
   scalp, ears, septum, bones, fingernails, toenails, and intra-abdominal.



At MedicineNet, we believe it is important to take charge of your health through
measures such as a living healthy lifestyle, practicing preventative medicine,
following a nutrition plan, and getting regular exercise. Understanding your
symptoms and signs and educating yourself about health conditions are also a
part of living your healthiest life. The links above will provide you with more
detailed information on these medical conditions to help you inform yourself
about the causes and available treatments for these conditions.





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