The eardrum seems to be blocked

The eardrum is a very important part of the ear, which is responsible for transmitting sound to the inner ear. If there is a problem with the eardrum, it may cause hearing loss, tinnitus and other symptoms. This article will introduce the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of eardrum and ear that seems to be blocked.

1、 Cause

1. Cerumen embolism: Cerumen is a kind of secretion in the ear. If there is too much cerumen or the discharge is not smooth, the ear canal may be blocked, causing the eardrum and the ear to seem blocked.

2. Ear infection: Ear infection is one of the common reasons that cause the eardrum and ear to seem blocked. Infection may lead to swelling of the ear canal and increased secretion, thus blocking the ear canal.

3. Ear trauma: Ear trauma may lead to eardrum rupture or perforation, thus affecting hearing.

4. Ear swelling: Ear swelling may cause ear canal blockage, thus affecting hearing.

2、 Symptoms

1. Hearing loss: The eardrum and ear seem to be blocked, which may lead to hearing loss, especially when listening to high pitched sounds.

2. Tinnitus: Tinnitus refers to buzzing, ringing or other abnormal sounds in the ear. The eardrum may cause tinnitus if the ear seems to be blocked.

3. Ear pain: Ear pain refers to pain or discomfort in the ear. The eardrum may cause ear pain if the ear seems to be blocked.

4. Dizziness: Dizziness refers to dizziness or discomfort in the head. The eardrum may cause dizziness if the ear seems to be blocked.

3、 Diagnostics

1. Ear examination: The doctor will use an otoscope to examine the ear to determine whether there is a problem with the eardrum.

2. Hearing test: the doctor will conduct hearing test to determine whether hearing is reduced.

3. Imaging examination: if the doctor suspects ear swelling or other problems, he may conduct imaging examination, such as CT or MRI.

4、 Treatment

1. Cerumen embolism: If the eardrum and ear seem to be blocked due to cerumen embolism, the doctor will use an otoscope to remove cerumen.

2. Ear infection: if the eardrum and ear seem to be blocked due to ear infection, the doctor will use antibiotics to treat the infection.

3. Ear trauma: If the eardrum is broken or perforated due to ear trauma, the doctor may perform surgery to repair the eardrum.

4. Ear swelling: If the ear canal is blocked due to ear swelling, the doctor may perform surgery to remove the swelling.

5、 Prevention

1. Keep ears clean: Clean ears regularly to avoid excessive cerumen.

2. Avoid ear injuries: Avoid ear injuries, such as digging ears with sharp objects.

3. Prevention of ear infection: prevent ear infection, such as avoiding ear water when swimming.

4. Ear check regularly: Ear check regularly to find problems and treat them in time.

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