Mastoiditis is the inflammation of the mastoid bone, a prominent bony structure behind the ear. The mastoid bone is the back part of the temporal bone of the skull located just behind the inner ear. It typically occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated middle ear infections (otitis media).Mastoiditis is more common in […]
Swimmer’s ear, medically known as Otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the ear. It’s often caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming, which creates a moist environment that helps bacteria or fungi. Putting fingers, cotton swabs or other objects in […]
Vestibular schwannoma, also known as acoustic neuroma, is a noncancerous tumor that typically develops on the vestibular nerve, which connects the inner ear to the brain and plays a crucial role in balance and hearing, which is responsible for balance and hearing. These tumors can grow slowly and, if left untreated, may lead to various […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder characterized by recurring episodes of vertigo. It is caused by the displacement of tiny calcium crystals, known as canaliths, within the inner ear. BPPV is generally not a serious condition but can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Symptoms –The primary symptom of BPPV […]
Labyrinthitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the inner ear, specifically the labyrinth. It can lead to dizziness, vertigo, and problems with balance and hearing.Labyrinthitis refers to the inflammation of the labyrinth, a complex structure within the inner ear responsible for balance and hearing. Symptoms –The inflammation can result from a viral or bacterial […]
An acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma, is a non-cancerous tumor that occurs around your balance and hearing nerves that connect your inner ear with your brain. An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor (not cancer). Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body the way cancerous tumors do. They cause […]
Otorrhagia is the externalization of red blood through the ear canal. Its diagnosis is thus easy. It occurs due to wounds, bruises, cuts, or tissue damage in the ear. It is commonly seen in the setting of petrous temporal bone fractures or soft tissue injuries to the external or middle ear. Symptoms-• The main characteristic […]
Tympanitis refers to an inflamed tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum. It is a painful problem caused by inflammation of the middle ear as well as oozing blisters on the eardrum. It normally is a secondary complication of a viral or bacterial infection. An individual with tympanitis is expected to involve pain that radiates as […]
Hearing loss is when you’re unable to partially or completely hear sound in one or both of your ears. Such loss typically occurs gradually over time. Other names for hearing loss are – decreased hearing, deafness, loss of hearing & conductive hearing loss. Types –You can have hearing loss in one ear (unilateral) or both […]
Meniere’s disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. The inner ear is responsible for hearing and balance. The condition causes vertigo, the sensation of spinning. It also leads to hearing problems and a ringing sound in the ear. Meniere’s disease usually affects only one ear. Symptoms –Meniere’s is a progressive disease, which means […]