It seems like there are bugs moving inside the ear. The symptom is an antsy feeling, which can be caused by external ear diseases such as fungal disease of the external auditory canal, eczema of the external auditory canal, chronic otitis externa and other external ear diseases. 1. Fungal disease of the external auditory canal: it is caused by fungal infection of the external auditory canal. Fungus grows easily in a warm and humid environment, and it is easy to be infected by fungus when there are long-term antibiotic drops, water in the external auditory canal, or secretions accumulating in the external auditory canal, and there is often itchy, stuffy and swollen sensation inside the ear, and sometimes it is itchy at night, and you feel like ants moving around. 2. Eczema of the external auditory canal: under the influence of internal and external factors such as mental factors, endocrine disorders, allergens or pus stimulation, eczema of the external auditory canal can occur, with localized itching manifestations, which may be accompanied by a burning sensation, and the skin of the external ear is red and swollen, with scattered erythematous spots or pimples, and at this time, because of the itching, it may be felt that there are worms in the ear. 3. Chronic otitis externa: the disease occurs with humidity and temperature has a close relationship, under the influence of trauma, water impregnation, purulent secretion stimulation and other triggers, there are bacterial or viral infections that lead to chronic otitis externa, itchy sensation in the ear, discomfort, thickening of the skin of the external auditory canal, and so on, can also cause ants in the ear. If you feel itchy, uncomfortable, or have ants in your ears, we recommend that you seek medical attention, make a clear diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.