Otitis media can be characterized by ear pain, hearing loss, running water in the ear canal, pus, ear blockage, tinnitus and other symptoms. There is no easy way to tell if you have otitis media, but when the above symptoms occur, it is a preliminary indication that you may have otitis media. To confirm the diagnosis, you need to go to the hospital for examination.
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the middle ear and can be caused by excessive earwax buildup in the ear canal, colds, and decreased immunity.
If acute suppuration, acute congestion of the eardrum may manifest as severe pain. A perforated tympanic membrane will result in a watery or purulent discharge from the ear canal. Most patients will have varying degrees of hearing loss, and some will have low-pitched or high-pitched tinnitus. The infection can also lead to systemic symptoms such as high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.
When any of these symptoms occur in the ear, you should go to the hospital promptly. It is important to avoid damaging the ear canal on weekdays, to take good protection during the cold and flu season, and to exercise to strengthen the body’s immunity.