With over 25 years of experience, ENT specialist, Dr. Archana Jhawar provides treatment of ear pain and blocked ears.
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.
Proper ENT examination helps identify the actual cause of pain and guide the right treatment.
Dr. Archana Jhawar provides ENT evaluation and treatment for ear pain at Neoalta Clinic, Vashi and Kokilaben Hospital, koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai.
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:
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.
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.
infection, wax, fungal debris, swelling, perforation, or fluid behind the 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 depends on the underlying cause, severity of infection, hearing status, and age of the patient.
At Neoalta Clinic, Vashi and Kokilaben Hospital, Navi Mumbai, ear pain treatment is planned after proper ENT examination and diagnosis.
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.
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.
Treatment may include ear cleaning, antibiotic ear drops, medicated ear wick placement- antibiotic ointment or ichthammol glycerin, and pain relief medic
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.
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
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.
If you have concurrent ear discharge, you may also want to review our Ear Discharge Treatment Page.
If persistent itching is your primary symptom, please see our Ear Itching Treatment Page.
Ear pain may feel worse at night because lying down increases pressure inside inflamed ear tissues. Quiet surroundings also make the discomfort more noticeable.
Avoid using ear drops without proper ENT examination, especially if there is ear discharge or possible eardrum perforation. Incorrect ear drops may worsen irritation or infection.
Impacted wax usually causes blocked sensation, muffled hearing, or ringing sound in the ear. Infection is more likely to cause significant pain, discharge, fever, swelling, or tenderness around the ear. Proper ENT examination helps confirm the exact cause
Yes. Cold, allergy, sinusitis, or throat infection may block the Eustachian tube and create pressure changes inside the ear, causing pain, heaviness, or blocked ear sensation.
You can also read more about sinusitis and nose blockage treatment in Navi Mumbai.
ENT evaluation is important if ear pain lasts more than a few days, keeps recurring, is associated with hearing loss, ear discharge, swelling, fever, or severe blocked sensation.
Some ear conditions such as middle ear infection, fluid accumulation, or chronic ear disease may temporarily reduce hearing. Delayed treatment in severe or recurrent cases may increase the risk of long-term hearing problems.
Visit us in Vashi or Koparkhairane for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
