What should I do about earache?

Earache is a common symptom, which may be caused by many reasons. In this article, we will discuss the causes and symptoms of earache, and how to relieve and treat earache.

1、 Causes of Earache

1. Ear infection: Ear infection is one of the common causes of earache, including otitis media, otitis externa, etc.

2. Ear injury: Ear injury, such as eardrum rupture and ear trauma, may also lead to earache.

3. Ear foreign bodies: Ear foreign bodies, such as earwax and insects, may stimulate ear nerves and cause ear pain.

4. Ear diseases: ear diseases, such as ear swelling, ear nerve diseases, may also cause ear pain.

2、 Symptoms of earache

1. Earache: Earache is the main symptom of earache, and the degree of pain may vary depending on the etiology.

2. Ear swelling: ear swelling may be one of the symptoms of ear infection or ear injury.

3. Ear discharge: ear discharge may be one of the symptoms of ear infection, such as otitis media.

4. Hearing loss: hearing loss may be one of the symptoms of ear diseases, such as ear swelling, ear nerve disease, etc.

3、 How to Relieve and Treat Earache

1. Medical diagnosis: If the earache lasts for a long time or the pain is severe, it should be diagnosed in time to determine the cause and take appropriate treatment measures.

2. Drug treatment: according to the cause of disease, doctors may prescribe corresponding drug treatment, such as antibiotics, pain killers, etc.

3. Ear care: keep the ear clean, avoid ear injury, avoid water ingress, etc., which is helpful to alleviate earache.

4. Diet adjustment: avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, and keep a light diet, which will help relieve earache.

4、 Ways to prevent earache

1. Pay attention to ear hygiene: keep ears clean, avoid water ingress into ears, and avoid digging ears with sharp objects.

2. Avoid ear injury: avoid ear injury, such as impact, extrusion, etc.

3. Enhance immunity: keep good living habits, such as adequate sleep, reasonable diet, proper exercise, etc., which will help strengthen immunity and prevent ear infection.

4. Regular inspection: Ear inspection shall be carried out regularly to find and treat ear diseases in time.

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