Itching inside the ear like a worm crawling may be caused by foreign bodies in the external ear canal, otitis externa, eczema of the external ear and so on. You should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease.
1. Foreign bodies in the external auditory canal: some active insects may enter the external auditory canal. Most of the insects can not crawl backwards or rotate in the external auditory canal, so it will feel like there are insects crawling in the ear, which is very itchy.
2. Otitis externa: It is mainly due to bacterial infection caused by water in the ear, overwork, and digging earwax, resulting in acute inflammation of the mucosa of the external ear canal. When the external auditory canal is inflamed, its inflammatory factor stimulates the ear mucosa, which often feels itchy, feels like there are insects crawling inside the ear, and is accompanied by symptoms such as swelling and pus in the ear.
3. Eczema of the outer ear: it may be related to allergy, mental factors, endocrine disorders, metabolic disorders and so on. Congenital allergy is the main cause of the disease. If water enters the ear or contact with sensitizing substances such as woolen fabrics, cosmetics, hairspray, etc., the disease may be induced. Clinical manifestations are localized erythema, papules, accompanied by itching, oozing and other symptoms, it will feel very itchy.
Itchy inside the ear like a bug crawling, there may be other reasons, you should consult a doctor in time to clarify the specific cause, and if necessary, appropriate treatment.