Unpleasant sensations in the ears can manifest themselves in different ways, but most often a sick person may notice a burning sensation. In no case should such complaints be left unattended, as this can lead to hearing loss in the future. If there is a burning sensation in the ear, then you should consult a doctor as soon as possible so that he can prescribe the correct treatment. It is important not only to eliminate the symptoms, but also to conduct a complete diagnosis, which will help determine further effective therapy.
Why does it burn?
There is not a single person who would not agree with the opinion that the normal state of the hearing organs should not include any discomfort in this area. If a person finds himself in pain, burning or congestion, then you should consult a doctor as soon as possible to begin treatment. The fact is that all the symptoms that appear in a person indicate a pathology. Causes of burning in the ear can be a consequence of such diseases:
- Appearance of a boil.
- Otitis externa.
- Otomycosis can often develop.
- Eczema is not uncommon.
- Burning may be due to an allergic reaction.
- It is impossible not to notice the symptoms with a burn or injury.
- Unpleasant sensations appear in case of a tumor.
It should be noted that these are not all the reasons due to which such symptoms appear. For example, some systemic processes can also be provocateurs for the manifestation of a burning sensation in the ear. These deviations include hormonal disorders that occur in the endocrine system. To lead to the fact that a person experiences pain, burning in the ear, may even lack of vitamins in the body or intoxication with harmful substances. To accurately establish the diagnosis, you will need to see a doctor.
Examination and diagnosis
It will not be enough to tell about my feelings, since a thorough diagnosis is still required. The fact is that each disease will be accompanied by its own symptoms. It is on the basis of them and a complete diagnosis that a specialist will be able to diagnose and prescribe treatment.
The primary examination by a doctor is that the patient tells in detail what he feels and what worries him. A professional can palpate and collect anamnestic data. Each case has its own symptoms, so it is worth getting to know them in more detail.
Furuncle
If you carefully get acquainted with the structure of the ear, it can be distinguished that in the very department of the ear canal there are follicles and sebaceous glands, which are often exposed topurulent-necrotic inflammation. In medicine, such a case is called a "furuncle". The symptoms that the patient can identify in themselves are as follows.
- There is a sharp pain.
- There is a constant burning sensation in the ear, especially it intensifies when a person begins to chew food.
- The patient may notice a fever, headaches and swollen lymph nodes.
It is not difficult to determine the appearance of a boil, as a red elevation appears, in which purulent exudate collects in the center. It is important to see a doctor in this case, as the pus can cause the infection to spread to other tissues.
Otitis externa
Otitis externa is associated with microbial inflammation that can spread to the entire ear canal. The symptoms of this disease depend on the form in which it occurs. For example, a severe burning sensation in the ear occurs in an acute form. If you press on the tragus, then the person also feels a sharp pain. When the doctor examines, he finds a significant reddening of the passage. The latter becomes swollen and covered with exudate. Often the damage extends to the tympanic membrane, adding to the tinnitus.
Otomycosis
Otomycosis is a fungal infection. Often such a disease is accompanied by permanent injuries, which lead to everything else and also to dermatitis. As a rule, otomycosis can be found not only in the ear canal, but also in the tympanic cavity. Recognize symptoms immediatelyThe disease is quite difficult, because it develops gradually. And, only when it reaches a huge size, the patient begins to feel the following signs:
- First of all, you can notice a strong burning sensation in your ear, which is also accompanied by severe pain.
- There is a feeling of congestion and constant noise.
- Discharge starts from ear.
Some patients go to the doctor because of severe headaches, which can occur exactly on the side from which the ear is damaged. As soon as the doctor conducts an examination, he will highlight that the contents of the yellow, and sometimes even black, have accumulated in the passage.
Eczema and allergic reaction
Many people don't understand what causes a burning sensation in the neck and ear at the same time. Often, such symptoms may even indicate the development of eczema, which is localized in the ear canal. As a rule, the disease immediately begins to develop acutely, so it is almost impossible not to notice it. Eczema is a serious disease, which is additionally accompanied by a violation of the bacterial flora, which increases inflammation and pus. There are cases when discomfort in the ear occurs due to allergies. For example, all symptoms are local in nature, the reaction occurs in the place where the exposure to intolerable drugs was.
In this case, it cannot be said that the allergy carries a potential danger or threat to life, especially if the necessary first medical treatment was provided to the person in a timely mannerhelp.
Tumor, injury, burn
If a person is injured, ear pain will be inevitable. It also allows you to determine the extent of damage. For example, if there is a burning sensation in the left ear, the causes are most likely hidden in damage to the left. There, swelling of the soft tissues will be observed, which completely block the ear canal. The situation with the right ear is also evaluated if the injury was received on the right.
It should be noted that injuries and burns are very serious. And the doctor will not be able to diagnose using a routine examination, since only abrasions and bruises can be seen during a visual examination, therefore, diagnostics using special devices is required.
Specialist much faster and easier to identify the tumor. The patient himself will be able to distinguish the presence of symptoms such as bloody discharge from the ear. As the tumor begins to grow, other diseases will develop in parallel, such as otitis media, mastoiditis and meningitis. In order to start treatment in a timely manner, it is necessary to pay attention to such symptoms.
- Noise and severe hearing loss.
- Continuous discharge starts from the ear.
- The person experiences frequent headaches.
- Lymph nodes increase.
- Added weakness and weight loss.
A tumor is a serious oncological process that can move to the bones of the skull, touch the salivary glands and lymph nodes.
Diagnosis
Only a doctor can determine the real causes of burning in the ear. Treatmentin no case should you prescribe it yourself, as this can lead to serious complications. Be sure to consult a doctor who, using laboratory and instrumental methods, will diagnose and be able to determine the correct treatment. The specialist can prescribe the following types of diagnosis:
- General analysis.
- Analysis of discharge from the ear.
- Smears and prints.
- Allergy testing.
- Biopsy and histology.
For each person, examinations will be assigned individually, it all depends on the pathologies and symptoms that the person is experiencing.
Treatment
Every person should clearly understand that it is completely possible to recover only with proper and complex therapy. Additional tests and studies may be needed if the patient begins to feel discomfort in order to determine the exact causes of burning in the ears. What kind of disease he manifests, only the ENT can determine. As a rule, medicines of different groups are the most used for treatment.
- If the disease is caused by bacteria, then antibiotics are prescribed.
- Antiseptics are used to treat wounds.
- An ear disease caused by fungi is treated with antifungal medications.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs can help reduce inflammation.
- Also, doctors often prescribe antihistamines and cytostatics.
ENT determineswhat type of disease does the patient have? For example, drops, ointments and flushing solutions may be used locally. If the disease is systemic, then tablets and injections are required. An excellent addition to the complex for treatment can be electrophoresis, laser therapy and UHF.
