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HOW TO CURE EAR PAIN BY HOME REMEDIES

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By Manjula PrasadPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

HOW TO CURE EAR PAIN BY HOME REMEDIES

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What is the ear pain?

Ear pain may start up gradually or suddenly. The discomfort may be fleeting or constant and feel dull, acute, or searing. The pain often only affects one ear, however it can occasionally affect both ears.

An earache may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

Fever

loss of fluid from the ear

loss of hearing

Headache

Having trouble chewing

jaw ache

popping or clicking

frustration and fussiness (in children)

heightened crying (in children)

reduced appetite (in children)

The eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the neck and rear of the nasal cavity, is frequently the source of ear pain. Air and fluid cannot travel through a blocked eustachian tube, which results in pressure buildup and discomfort.

Children are more susceptible to ear infections than adults are, in part because of the difficulty in draining fluid due to the smaller and straighter eustachian tubes in children. They are more vulnerable to infections because their immune systems are still developing.

How Effective Are Home Remedies for Ear Pain?

You might believe that children only develop ear infections. Adults and older children are less likely to have ear infections, although it is still possible.

Many times, ear infections resolve on their own without the need for medical intervention. There are remedies you can use at home to reduce ear ache.

Home Treatment for Ear Pain

It's a good idea to discuss your earache with your doctor if you experience any.

Home care may or may not be effective, however most doctors concur that it is safe to try these therapies on your own:

a warm or chilly compress. Put a washcloth over the troublesome ear after soaking it in warm or cool water, wringing it out afterward. To see which one will benefit you more than the other, try both temperatures.

a heating pad: Place a warm, not hot, heating pad over your sore ear.

ear drops sold over-the-counter that contain analgesics. They just offer a little assistance, if any. Consult your doctor before to using these drops if your eardrum is torn or holed.

alleviation of pain. The discomfort of an earache can frequently be reduced by acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Which is best for you? Ask your doctor.

Gum chewing. Chew some gum if the change in air pressure is the cause of your ear ache while flying or driving at a high altitude. Both that pressure and your symptoms may be reduced by it.

Lie on your back while you sleep. Even though it might sound unusual, sleeping or resting while sitting up as opposed to lying down will help the fluid in your ear drain. This might relieve the pressure and discomfort in your middle ear. Sleep in a slightly reclined armchair or raise yourself up in bed with a stack of pillows.

When to Contact a Physician

When left alone or treated at home, ear ache frequently goes away in two to three days. Often, all that is required is to take a painkiller and keep an eye out for symptoms that worsen. Having said that, it's critical to recognize when your discomfort may be a sign of a more serious problem.

Call your physician if:

  • You notice that your ear is leaking fluid, such as pus or blood.
  • You're dizzy, have a headache, or have a high fever.
  • You think something is in your ear.
  • You notice swelling behind your ear, particularly if the muscles on that side of your face are stiff or feel weak.
  • Your excruciating ear pain abruptly disappears (which could mean a ruptured eardrum).
  • In 24 to 48 hours, your symptoms don't get better (or worse).

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