ENT Symptoms

Pain behind the ear can result from muscle strain, infections, TMJ disorders, nerve irritation, or skin conditions, impacting daily activities and quality of life. Identifying causes helps guide appropriate treatment and relief.

Pain outside the ear involves discomfort in the surrounding skin, cartilage, muscles, or nerves, commonly caused by infections, injuries, joint disorders, muscle strain, or nerve irritation. Identifying the cause is key to effective treatment.

Otitis Interna is an inner ear inflammation causing dizziness, vertigo, and hearing changes, often triggered by infections, which can impact balance, hearing, and daily activities but may improve with timely treatment.

Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal caused by moisture, injury, or irritation, leading to pain, itching, and swelling that can affect daily activities.

Middle ear infections (otitis media) occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum, causing pain, hearing issues, and discomfort, commonly affecting children but also adults, often following colds, allergies, or sinus infections.