With over 24 years of experience, ENT specialist, Dr. Archana Jhawar provides treatment of ear pain and blocked ears and along with cleaning of ear wax
Ear pain, earache or otalgia can be due to many reasons such as ear infection, hard wax, fungus, a hole in the ear drum, throat problems or sinus issues.
If you’re looking specifically for ear infection treatment, you can read our detailed page on ear infection treatment in Navi Mumbai here.
Some common reasons of ear pain are following:
other causes of earache include sore throat or tonsil infection spreading pain to the ear or
sudden pressure changes (air travel, swimming)
Whether it’s one-sided ear pain, ear pain with muffled hearing, or pressure in the ears, a timely visit to an ENT specialist ensures proper diagnosis and accurate treatment of the cause of the earache .
You should consult an ENT if:
Prompt diagnosis ensures quick relief and prevents complications.
Dr. Archana Jhawar, an experienced ENT doctor for ear pain in Navi Mumbai, ensures every patient receives a precise evaluation. Right diagnosis helps our ENT recommend most appropriate ear pain treatment.
To identify if the pain is from infection, wax, throat, or jaw, our ENT clinic in Vashi follow a comprehensive approach-
History of symptoms
We discuss the pattern, duration and severity of ear pain along with any hearing issues, ear discharge, or dizziness to understand the possible cause of earache
Ear check-up and Nose and Throat examination
Our ENT doctor use video otoscopy or endoscopy to examine the ear canal, eardrum, nose and throat.
This way we can detect wax accumulation, infection, inflammation, or fluid behind the eardrum.
We can also find out if any issue related to nose or throat is causing the ear pain.
Hearing tests
In some cases, especially if ear pain is accompanied by blocked sensation or reduced hearing, the doctor may recommend audiometry or tympanometry to assess hearing and middle ear and eustachian tube function.
Special investigations
When ear pain is persistent or unexplained, HR CT scan or aural swabs can be advised to accurately identify infections, or other underlying conditions.
At Neoalta Clinic Vashi and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Koparkhairene, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Jhawar, a senior ENT specialist provides ear pain treatment for children and adults.
It depends on the underlying cause, severity and age of the patient.
Pain killers, anti-inflammatory medication, and warm compresses may be advised for symptomatic relief from ear pain or otalgia.
Common Treatments for ear pain based on the diagnosis:
Wax removal
If ear pain is caused by accumulation of wax, ear cleaning under endoscopic vision is done for safe removal without damaging the ear canal. Ear wax drops may be prescribed to soften the hard ear wax for few days before cleaning the ear.
External ear infection or otitis externa treatment
Antibiotic ear drops, ear packs or wick soaked in ear drop or antibiotic ointment or ichthammol glycerin may help.
Fungal ear infection or otomycosis
Thorough cleaning of the ear along with antifungal ear drops or cream is advised.
Middle ear infection or ear discharge
it is treated by ear cleaning, antibiotic ear drops or oral antibiotics.
Nasal allergy & sinus treatment
For ear pain related to sinus issues or Eustachian tube dysfunction, nasal sprays and anti-allergy medications can be prescribed for long term.
Middle ear procedures
If ear pain is due to middle ear fluid accumulation, minor procedure on ear drum myringotomy and grommet insertion, may be recommended to drain out the fluid.
Tympanoplasty or eardrum repair
This may be needed by for long-standing tympanic membrane perforations.
Children and adults with recurrent ear pain should regularly follow-up to prevent complications and prevent future episodes.
