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Ears & Hearing
Earache
Acute, severe pain in the ear often accompanied by discharge and inflammation
Overview
Earache is a common condition characterized by pain, discomfort, and sometimes discharge in the ear. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, inflammation, or injury to the ear.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Thick, bland ear discharge
- Thick, bland (non-irritating) ear discharge, which may be yellowish or greenish in color
- Ear pain or inflammation
- Sensitivity to cold air or drafts
Digging, boring, and tearing ear pain
- Sudden, severe ear pain that is digging, boring, or tearing in nature
- Pain comes on rapidly and is extremely intense
- Restlessness and agitation due to the pain
Pus formation of ear with caries and necrosis of the bones, offensive discharge containing small bone fragments
- Offensive, foul-smelling ear discharge containing small bone fragments
- Caries and necrosis of the temporal bones
- Sensitivity to noise and cold air
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Hepar sulphurSensation of ear stopping up, then bursting and pressure in the earChamomillaIntolerable ear pain, worse at night and with warmthGelsemium sempervirensSensation as if something is being forced outward from the earTarentula hispanicaPurplish hue and burning, stinging painsKalium muriaticumCracking noises in the ears when swallowingManganum aceticumShooting pains from ear to teethSpigelia anthelmiaEarache that feels better from sipping cold waterCapsicum annuumBurning, stinging pain in the earsOsmium metallicumEars feel as if something is being forced outwardMagnesium phosphoricumSevere, shooting pain behind the right ear
Aurum ArsFetid, purulent ear discharge
Aethusa cynapiumEarache better by putting finger in the ear or by widening the ear with the fingersNot sure which fits? The app compares all 16 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Severe, persistent pain that does not improve with self-care measures
- Fever, chills, or other signs of infection
- Sudden hearing loss or severe dizziness
- Discharge from the ear that is foul-smelling or accompanied by swelling or redness
Everyday tips
- Apply a warm compress to the affected ear to help relieve pain and swelling
- Avoid getting water in the ear and use over-the-counter pain medication as directed
- Gently clean the outer ear with a soft, damp cloth to remove any discharge
- Avoid activities that may further irritate the ear, such as swimming or loud noises
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