- By Dr. Mary Alphonse @DRMARY_ALPHONSE
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| The ears not only provide the ability to hear, but also help maintain balance. (Image credit: Ninell | Shutterstock ) |
What are the common Ear Complaints?
- Earache: Pain in the ear can have many causes such as earwax, middle ear infections or as referred pain from nose or throat infections or from pain elsewhere.
- Otitis media (middle ear inflammation): Inflammation or infection of the middle ear, part behind the eardrum, caused by an acute or chronic infection.
- Swimmer’s ear (Otitis externa): Inflammation or infection of the outer ear composing of pinna and ear canal. Acute causes are usually infections; chronic otitis is often due to dermatitis.
- Meniere’s disease: A condition in which begins with malfunctioning of the inner ear on one and later both. Vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and pain are common symptoms.
- Tinnitus: Ringing in one or both ears which can be due to damage from loud noise exposure, or from aging or ear injury or issues with circulatory system.
- Cerumen (ear wax) impaction: Ear wax may block the ear canal and adhere to the eardrum. The eardrum’s reduced vibrations impair hearing.
- Ruptured eardrum: Very loud noises, sudden changes in air pressure, infection, or foreign objects can tear the eardrum. The small hole usually heals within a few weeks.
- Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma): A non-cancerous tumor that grows on the nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. The pressure on the nerve from the tumor may cause hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and imbalance.
- Mastoiditis: Infection of the mastoid bone, just behind the ear, can be a from untreated middle ear infections.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): A disruption of function in the inner ear, causing brief episodes of vertigo from mild to intense dizziness. It is usually triggered by specific changes in your head's position.
- Cholesteatoma: This is a benign condition. It is the abnormal buildup of skin within the middle ear and surrounding bones. Often there is a foul smelling discharge associated with hearing loss.
What are the causes…?
- Recurrent episodes of ear infections
- Water retention in the ear
- Children sleeping in or exposed to cold air
- Tonsillitis infection
- Toothache may cause ear pain
- Allergies
- Colds
- Sinus infections
- Excess mucus
- Infected or swollen adenoids (tissue near your tonsils that traps harmful bacteria and viruses)
- Changes in air pressure
- Exposure to loud noises
What are the main symptoms…?
- Ear pain is seen more at night times. Children cannot sleep and cry.
- Ear turns red inside and it pains on touch, many times making it difficult to locate the exact place of pain.
- If the cause of earache is an ear infection, there may be a watery or pus-like fluid coming out of the ear.
- In infection pain is associated with fever.
- Chronical catarrhal inflammation can cause deafness.
- Due to cold or in cool atmosphere the hearing is diminished with ringing in ears.
- Vertigo leading to imbalances.
What are the precautionary measures…?
- Covering the ear when out in the cold atmosphere
- Avoid Inserting any foreign substances inside the ear
- Avoid loud noises
- Never put any drops inside the ear on self-medication
- Avoid air travel and diving when you have a cold, a sinus infection or allergy symptom
How Homeopathy treatment helps…?
- Benefits of Homeopathic treatment are numerous. Not only is it highly effective, but the remedies can act quickly, safe and non-toxic.
- When there is an infection the immune system of body weakens and body is easily prone to diseases.
- Homeopathy medicines not only help to cure the infection but also strengthen the immune system as it works with the body's healing energy.
- So no matter what condition you have, homeopathy may help you. Homeopathy has a long history of treating acute and chronic conditions and can treat people of all ages.
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