Common causes and treatments of ear pain
The various causes ofear painare almost too numerous to count.
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections)
Otitis mediais aninfection of the middle ear.
Signs of this infection include pain that increases at night.
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Ruptured Ear Drum
Aruptured ear drumis a common cause of ear pain.
The eardrum separates the middle ear from the outer ear.
You should also keep your ear dry at all times if you have ruptured your ear drum.
Again, ibuprofen and acetaminophen are helpful in managing pain due to swimmer’s ear.
You should also keep your ear dry at all times with swimmer’s ear.
In its early stages, ear pain can be managed using over-the-counter pain medications.
Keep your upper body elevated and use an ice pack to reduce pain and swelling.
Here are some examples of alternative pain treatments that have been proven effective for some people.
In this instance, for example, a facial massage is probably not the best idea.
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