Itchy ears at night may be related to fungal otitis externa, chronic diffuse otitis externa, foreign bodies in the external ear canal and other reasons.
1. Fungal otitis externa: after fungal infection of the external auditory canal, there is usually an itchy and stuffy feeling in the ear, sometimes it is very itchy, which is worse at night.
2. Chronic diffuse otitis externa: acute otitis externa may cause disease, itchy and uncomfortable feeling in the ear, thickening of the skin of the external auditory canal, narrowing of the ear canal. When sleeping at night, a small amount of secretion oozing out, can stimulate the inflammatory reaction, resulting in itchy ears.
3. Foreign body in the external ear canal: If the ear canal enters small insects, hair and other foreign bodies at night, it may cause itchy ears.
When itchy ears occur at night, you need to actively consult a doctor for a systematic examination, a clear diagnosis, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.