Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Pain behind the ear can happen due to infections, nerve issues, or jaw problems.Occipital neuralgia causes sharp pain that can occur when you ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...

Having an ear infection can be painful. And if you haven’t dealt with the discomfort of an ear infection since you were a ...

A sore throat and ear pain may be a symptom of an infection, allergy, or other medical condition. While some cases may resolve on their own, others might require medical attention. Ear pain alongside ...

As an audiologist, I have worked with many patients suffering from ear infections and eardrum ruptures. Understandably, they often have questions about the healing process and how to make themselves ...

Ear infections can be painful and worrying, especially for parents of young children. Kids are more prone due to their ear anatomy and developing immune systems, but many infections clear up without ...

Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes, are tiny cylindrical devices that are inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and prevent infections. While many people may think that ear tubes are ...

Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is inflammation and irritation in the outer ear. People can treat mild cases with antibiotic drops, but infectious cases may need oral antibiotic medication.

Current guidelines [1] suggest that an initial observation period ("watchful waiting") is an option for children younger than 2 years with nonsevere acute otitis media (AOM), an option that is not ...