Can cervical spondylosis cause ear blockage?
Disease description:
I've been having a recurrence of my cervical spondylosis these past few days, with soreness in my neck and back, making me feel terrible. Also, my ears are very uncomfortable, constantly feeling blocked. I suspect it's caused by the cervical spondylosis—can cervical spondylosis cause ear blockage?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Cervical spondylosis generally does not cause a sensation of ear blockage. Ear blockage can result from various causes, with common ones including secretory otitis media, chronic suppurative otitis media, external auditory canal cholesteatoma, and middle ear cholesteatoma. In some patients, the condition is caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction. The specific etiology varies among individuals. If this symptom occurs, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist. An otoscopic examination can be performed to help assess the condition of the external auditory canal and the eardrum.
