With over 25 years of experience, ENT specialist, Dr. Archana Jhawar provides treatment of ear pain and blocked ears.
If you’re experiencing sudden or persistent ear pain, an accurate diagnosis is the first step to relief.
Ear pain, or earache can be due ear infection, hard wax, fungal infection, a hole in the ear drum, throat problems, sinus or jaw related referred pain. Some patients also experience ear blockage, reduced hearing, discharge, or pain while swallowing.
Dr. Archana Jhawar provides ENT evaluation and Treatment of ear pain at Neoalta Clinic, Vashi and Kokilaben Hospital, Navi Mumbai.
Serving patients from across Navi Mumbai, including Vashi, Sanpada, Nerul, Kharghar, Belapur, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli and Panvel.
If you’re looking specifically for ear infection treatment, you can read our detailed page on ear infection treatment in Navi Mumbai here.
At our Neoalta Speciality Clinic in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, these are some common reasons of ear pain:
Bacterial or viral infections affecting the outer ear canal or middle ear can lead to ear pain, blockage, ear discharge, reduced hearing, or fever. Children may become irritable, cry excessively, or repeatedly pull at the affected ear.
Hard impacted wax may cause ear pain, ear blockage, ringing sensation, or temporary hearing reduction.
Read more about ear wax blockage and safe ear cleaning.
Fungal infection inside the ear canal may cause itching, irritation, pain, ear blockage, or flaky discharge. Humidity, water entry into the ear, frequent earbud use, or repeated ear-drop use may increase the risk.
Some patients develop ear pain or blocked ears during severe cold, sinusitis, allergy, throat infection or sudden pressure changes because of Eustachian tube blockage and middle ear pressure changes.
Not all ear pain originates inside the ear. Tonsillitis, throat infection, dental problems, jaw joint disorders, or impacted wisdom teeth may cause referred pain toward the ear despite a normal ear examination.
Water trapped inside the ear canal may lead to irritation, swelling, fungal infection, or painful outer ear infection, especially during humid weather.
Repeated ear pain may occur because the underlying cause has not been treated properly.
Common reasons include:
Identifying the root cause is important for long-term relief.
Experiencing recurring ear pain?
Book a consultation with Dr. Archana Jhawar at Neoalta Clinic, Vashi or Kokilaben Hospital, Koparkhairane.
Call 9322229159 or Book on WhatsApp
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.
Sudden reduction in hearing should not be ignored. Read more about sudden hearing loss treatment.
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-
The ENT evaluation begins with understanding the duration and severity of ear pain along with any hearing issues, ear discharge, cold or allergy history, water exposure, throat pain, or jaw-related symptoms.
Using magnified examination and endoscopic visualization, our ENT doctor examines the ear canal and eardrum.
This way we can detect wax accumulation, infection, inflammation, fungal debris, swelling, perforation or fluid behind the eardrum.
The findings may also be shown on the monitor to help patients understand the cause of pain more clearly.
We can also find out if any issue related to nose or throat is causing the ear pain.
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.
Ear swab tests, HRCT scans, or further investigations are advised only when clinically necessary.
Treatment of ear pain depends on the underlying cause, severity of infection, hearing status, and age of the patient.
At Neoalta Clinic, Vashi and Kokilaben Hospital, Navi Mumbai, treatment is planned after proper ENT examination.
Common Treatments based on the diagnosis:
Pain killers, anti-inflammatory medication, and warm compresses may be advised for symptomatic relief from ear pain or otalgia.
Wax Removal:
If ear pain is caused by impacted wax, ear cleaning is done carefully, under endoscopic vision. Ear drops may sometimes be advised first to soften hard wax before removal.
Learn more about Cleaning of Ear / Wax Removal in Vashi.
Treatment for Outer Ear Infection (Otitis Externa):
Treatment may include ear cleaning, antibiotic ear drops, medicated ear wick placement- antibiotic ointment or ichthammol glycerin, and pain relief medicines.
Treatment for Fungal Ear Infection (Otomycosis):
Fungal ear infection may cause itching, irritation, ear blockage, or flaky discharge. Treatment usually includes thorough cleaning of fungal debris along with antifungal ear drops or ointment.
Learn more about Fungal Ear Infection and Ear Itching Treatment.
Treatment for Middle Ear Infection:
Middle ear infections may cause ear pain, ear discharge, fever, blocked sensation, or reduced hearing. Treatment may include antibiotics, ear drops, and management of associated cold, allergy, or sinus infection.
Read more about Ear Infection and Ear Discharge Treatment in Navi Mumbai
Allergy, Sinus & Eustachian Tube Treatment:
For ear pain related to allergy, sinusitis or Eustachian tube dysfunction, nasal sprays and anti-allergy medications can be prescribed for long term.
If ear pain is due to middle ear fluid accumulation, or ear drum hole, minor procedure like myringotomy and grommet insertion, may be recommended to drain out the fluid.
Tympanoplasty or Eardrum Repair may be needed for long-standing tympanic membrane perforations.
Children and adults with recurrent ear pain may require regular ENT follow-up to prevent complications and prevent future episodes.
Dr. Archana Jhawar is a senior ENT specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience in managing ear pain, ear infections, ear blockage, fungal ear disease, and chronic ear conditions.
She performs video otoscopy and video endoscopy for accurate diagnosis.
She consults at Neoalta Speciality Clinic, Vashi and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, KoparKhairane.
For Consultation Call 9322229159 or WhatsApp to book.
