What’s wrong with the ear that hurts when you touch it?

Ear pain can be caused by inflammatory diseases of the auricle, inflammation of the external auditory canal or inflammation of the middle ear, etc. Depending on the situation, the appropriate treatment will be chosen. 2. Inflammatory diseases of the auricle: auricular cartilage inflammation, auricular pseudocyst with infection may cause pain when touching the ear. Anti-infection treatment is needed according to the cause. 2. Inflammatory diseases of the external auditory canal: simple inflammation of the external auditory canal, cerumen impaction with infection, or boils in the ear canal may cause pain when touching the ear. Antibiotics should be used for treatment. In addition, ear drops such as ethanol and glycerin can be used to reduce inflammation, disinfect and antibacterial effect on the ear canal. 3. Inflammation of the middle ear: If acute otitis media, use of ofloxacin ear drops can be used, and if the symptoms are serious, oral or intravenous antibiotic treatment is needed at the same time. If the above factors occur, we should consult the doctor in time and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance.