Ear swelling and pain may be related to cerumen impaction, otitis externa, otitis media, etc., which need to be treated according to the specific disease.
1. Cerumen impaction: It can lead to ear swelling, tinnitus and hearing loss due to increased pressure in the ear canal. Treatment requires the use of instruments such as cerumen hooks or suction devices to remove cerumen from the ear canal under the observation of an otoscope.
2. Otitis externa: Most of the cases are caused by bacterial infection of the outer skin, which leads to symptoms such as ear distension, ear stuffiness and pus, etc. You can use hydrogen peroxide to clean the ear canal, and then use ofloxacin ear drops for anti-infection treatment.
3. Otitis media: it can lead to congestion and swelling of the mucous membrane in the middle ear, increased secretion triggering ear swelling and pain, ear water, tinnitus, hearing loss symptoms. Amoxicillin combined with ofloxacin ear drops can be used for anti-infection treatment. Avoid pulling out the ear or getting water in the ear during treatment.
There may be other causes of ear swelling and pain, so it is important to consult an otorhinolaryngologist to determine the cause of the ear swelling and pain, and then follow the doctor’s instructions.