Otorrhea: What It Is, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMost commonly, otorrhea is the result of a ruptured eardrum from an ear infection. When there’s a hole in your eardrum, the fluid in your middle ear drains out into your ear canal. But other conditions can cause otorrhea too, including swimmer’s ear, an unknown object stuck in your ear or, less commonly, head trauma. Is otorrhea an infection?
Why Do My Ears Itch? Causes of Itchy Ears & How to Treat Them - WebMD
WEBJul 7, 2024 · Are your ears always itching like crazy? Learn about the seven most common causes of itchy ears and get tips to make them stop.
Causes and Treatment for Ear Drainage - Verywell Health
WEBMay 14, 2024 · Ear drainage can occur for many reasons, including earwax buildup, an infection, or a ruptured eardrum. Learn more about the types of ear drainage and when to seek medical attention.
Itchy ears: 8 causes and how to get relief - Medical News Today
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Itchy ears are a common complaint with a variety of possible causes, including earwax blockages and infections. Learn about these and other causes in this article.
6 Causes and Remedies for Itchy Ears - Cleveland Clinic Health …
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Itchy ears are annoying. But resist that itch to scratch! Discover what might be causing your itch and how to avoid making it worse.
Ear Discharge: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention - Healthline
WEBFeb 23, 2023 · Ear discharge, also known as otorrhea, is any fluid that comes from the ear. Most of the time, your ears discharge earwax. This is an oil that your body naturally produces. The job of earwax...
Ear drainage: Types, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today
WEBMar 8, 2019 · Ear drainage can occur for many reasons, including an ear infection, an earwax buildup, or an injury. Learn more about the types of ear drainage and their causes and treatments here.
Itchy Ear: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline
WEBNov 30, 2022 · You may have chronically itchy ears simply because they’re highly sensitive. However, itchy ears can also indicate an underlying medical condition. Learn some of the causes of itchy...
Ear infection (middle ear) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 23, 2021 · An ear infection (sometimes called acute otitis media) is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections.
5 Common Causes of Itchy Ears - Verywell Health
WEBNov 30, 2022 · A sensation of itchiness in the ears can be caused by several conditions, some are easily remedied while others may require the care of a healthcare provider. Here are some of the most common causes of ear itching. BURGER/PHANIE / Getty Images. Swimmer's Ear. Swimmer's ear, also called otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear.