Itching is a tingling or irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch the area. Itching ear is not usually a sign of anything serious. It will usually go away after a few days but sometimes itching ear problems can be inconvenient and it is also associated with some other ear symptoms like pain, discharge or hearing loss etc. If your problem of ear itching constantly bothers you, you should consult the BEST ENT DOCTOR in DWARKA
Causes
The causes of ear itching may often overlap, and the specific cause of ear itching may vary from person to person.
Several triggers that can initiate ear itching are as follows:-
- Dry ears
Ears usually produce oil and ear wax to keep the ear clean, moist and healthy. If a person clean his/her ear too much, it can remove the protective layer of wax from the ear canal leading to dryness and irritation.
On the other side some people may not produce enough ear wax naturally leading to dryness and itching of the ears.
- Allergic reactions
Allergens can provoke a hypersensitivity reaction in the ear canal leading to itching. Allergens can be any food(Milk, fish, wheat, pollens or dust particles etc.
- Ear wax build up
Accumulation of Excessive or impacted earwax can effect normal balance of moisture and can trap bacteria in the ear canal causing infection and itching.
- Ear infection
Bacterial or fungal ear infections in the ear canal can stimulate itch receptors .
- External irritants
Exposure to shampoos, soaps or other chemicals can disrupt the normal PH of the ear canal leading to itching.
- Skin conditions
Common skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis etc may causes itchy ears.
- Allergic rhinitis
People suffering from allergic RHINITIS can suffer from itching in ears along with itching in eyes and throat.
- Hearing aids
People wearing hearing aids may experience itching in ears due to the allergy to the material of hearing aids.
Prevention of itchy ears
According to Dr. Anu Goyal, a number of measures that you must follow to prevent recurrent ear itching are:-
- Practice good ear hygiene
- Don’t use cotton swabs or other objects to clean your ears
- Avoid allergens
- While swimming or showering use ear plugs or shower cap
- Take an antihistaminics
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ITCHY EARS
Common signs and symptoms of itchy ears include:-
- Pain or discomfort:- Itchy ears can sometimes be associated with pain or discomfort.
- Dryness and crusting:- Repeated ear itching can lead to dryness with crusting in the ear canal.
- Redness and swelling:- The skin of ear canal may become swollen due to repeated ear itching.
- Persistent itching :- Patient generally complain of repeated urge to scratch the ear.
- Ear blockage:- Swelling or crusting of the ear canal can lead to ear blockage
- Decreased hearing:- Patients may complain of decreased hearing due to ear swelling.
- Ear discharge:- Ear canal infection due to ear canal itching may lead to ear discharge.
EAR ITCHING TREATMENT IN DWARKA, DELHI
If you are suffering from mild ear itching, it can be cured at home. However, if you are experiencing severe symptoms you must visit an ENT SPECIALIST IN DWARKA, DELHI and get relieve from your ear itching associated problems.
Dr. Anu Goyal recommends that you should visit a doctor for ear itching if the ear itching persists more than a few days or is associated with following symptoms:-
- Pain
- Ear discharge
- Hearing loss
- Ear swelling
FINAL THOUGHTS
Itchy ears are generally not a subject of worry but if symptoms are persisting and bothering you daily, visit Dr. Anu Goyal, best ENT doctor in Dwarka, Delhi. She can help you to find the cause and will suggest best treatment to stop ear itching.
“Your comfort matters”-Book your consultation with Dr. Anu Goyal today and seek professional help for lasting relief.
