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Ways to Get Rid of Ear Pain Fast | Dr. Shikha Bani

0:05 - Every ear pain is not an ear infection Acute ear pain is one of the most common emergencies people land up with. 0:32 - TYPES OF EAR INFECTIONS There can be many causes of ear pain. And they are not necessarily localized problems in the ear only. -Types of ear infection: -External ear infection (0:35) -Middle ear infection (0:37) -Internal ear infection (0:39) -Referred otalgia (0:42) This refers to the pain occurring in the head and neck area that patients feel inside their ears. 1:19 - Self-medication is not advisable One of the biggest mistakes you can make is putting external substances, like mustard oil, in the ear. Such actions without consulting your ENT doctor first are not advisable. 1:36 – TREATMENT However, if you suffer painful feelings at night or when you are alone, you can try a few things to treat the symptoms. 1:36 - Hot fermentation You can apply hot water fermentation over the concerned ear. 1:48 - Analgesic like paracetamol Analgesics like crocin or paracetamol can also be taken to reduce the pain. But do not put anything inside the ear without consulting your doctor first. The ear pain could even be due to some external skin infection in the ear. 2:14 - Otitis externa This infection of the external ear canal causes redness, swelling, and inflammation. But it is different from external ear infections. 2:25 – SYMPTOMS The symptoms of ear pain are also different for external and internal ears. Ear pain (2:27) Discharge from the ear (2:31) It is possible to detect the type of infection by examining the discharge itself. An upper respiratory tract infection can also cause acute pain, which is only determined by blood tests and examination of the watery discharge. 2:40 - Watery discharge indicates sinus infection 3:07 - Yellow discharge suggests a bacterial infection The type of discharge determines the type of infection. 3:26 - It is advised not to put anything in the ear without a doctor's consultation Recently there was a case where a patient put crushed sunflower into the ear. This caused an acute fungal infection in the area. Dr. Shikha Bani is considered one of the best ENT specialists in Noida and is a seasoned head and neck surgeon. She has almost two decades of professional career (17 years+) and specializes in head and neck cancer, ear infections, asthma, and adenoid surgery. Quick Fact Check Q. What are the symptoms of an ear infection? A. An ear infection is very common and can occur at any age. It also has various symptoms, some of which are associated with underlying respiratory conditions and acute ear pain. However, more usual cases show symptoms like loss of balance, high fever, excruciating pain and trouble sleeping. Q. What are the common symptoms of ear pain? A. Ear pain or otalgia, although sometimes associated with an ear infection, may not always be a detector of infection. Primary otalgia occurs in children more but is also found in adults. The painful sensation occurs inside the ear in such cases. Secondary otalgia, on the other hand, occurs on the outer part of the ears. Often, ear pain is followed by symptoms like a sharp or burning sensation in the ears. Q. What is chronic otitis media? A. Chronic suppurative otitis media or chronic otitis media is a stage in an ongoing chronic infection of the ears. In this, the tympanic membrane does not remain intact, causing inflammation in the mastoid cavity of the middle ear. Q. Do all ear infections cause pain? A. Although ear pain is an uncomfortable feeling, it may not always cause inflammation. However, under persisting infection or fluid buildup, it can become quite painful and require immediate medical attention. Q. How many types of ear infections are there? A. Depending on the patient's age, there can be primarily two types of ear infections – acute and chronic. Q. Does ear pain go away on its own? A. Most ear pains go away on their own in a couple of days. Your ENT specialist may also wait for some days before they prescribe antibiotics. However, antibiotics can help you recover faster if the pain persists. Consult Dr. Shikha Bani at Apollo Hospitals Sector 26, Noida, Uttar Pradesh or online at the Apollo 24|7 here: https://www.apollo247.com/doctors/dr-... Discount Coupon: ASKDOC150 You can also call us at 01414931241, and we would be happy to connect you further. To book a quick doctor consultation, or order lab tests/ medicines, download the Apollo 24|7 app today - http://bit.ly/Apollo247App Like, Share & Subscribe : Facebook 👉   / apollo24x7   Instagram 👉   / apollo_24x7   LinkedIn 👉   / apoll…   Twitter 👉   / apollo24x7   Pinterest 👉   / apollo24x7   #EarPainRelief #DrShikhaBani #Apollo247 #EarPain