What could be the cause of intermittent pain in the right ear?

Feb 27, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Xu Gang

Introduction

Intermittent pain in the right ear may be caused by water entering the ear during hair washing, showering, or swimming, which irritates the eardrum. The discomfort usually subsides once the water is drained from the ear canal. It could also result from bacterial infection causing congestion and swelling of tissues inside the ear, irritating surrounding skin and leading to otitis media. Alternatively, it might be due to external otitis caused by bacterial or viral infections, with inflammation irritating the eardrum.

Intermittent pain in the right ear may be caused by non-pathological factors, or it could result from pathological conditions such as otitis media or external otitis.

I. Non-disease Factors

Pain may occur when water enters the ear during activities like shampooing, bathing, or swimming, causing irritation to the eardrum. Symptoms usually gradually subside once the water is drained from the ear canal.

II. Disease Factors

1. Otitis Media

Bacterial infection may lead to congestion and swelling of tissues within the ear, resulting in otitis media that irritates surrounding skin. Treatment may include medications such as ofloxacin otic solution, lomefloxacin hydrochloride otic solution, or rivanole otic solution, used according to medical advice.

2. External Otitis

Infection caused by bacteria or viruses may lead to inflammation of the external auditory canal, which irritates the eardrum. Medications such as amoxicillin capsules, cefuroxime axetil tablets, or cephalexin capsules may be prescribed under a doctor's guidance.

Besides the above causes, ear pain might also be due to an external auditory canal furuncle. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.

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