Ear Infections

An ear infection is a condition that affects both children and adults; it occurs when the middle ear is contaminated by a virus or bacteria.  Ear infections can present a variety of symptoms, including drainage, hearing loss, pain or pressure in the ear, and fussiness in young children. In many cases, ear infections are acute and clear up without much complication, however for recurring infections or ones that are extremely painful, we recommend making an appointment with our office.

Swimmer’s Ear

Similar in several ways to an ear infection, swimmer’s ear occurs when bacteria grow inside of the ear canal and causes an infection. It’s called “swimmer’s ear” because it is often experienced by individuals who swim and have water that remains in their ears, creating the ideal conditions for the bacteria to flourish. Other actions can cause swimmer’s ear, including putting cotton swabs or other objects into the ear canal and damaging the skin inside. At first, the symptoms of swimmer’s ear aren’t extreme, but can worsen over time if left untreated.

Meniere's Disease

Meniere’s disease is an inner ear disease that can cause pressure or pain in one ear. Meniere’s disease is more likely to affect people in their 40s and 50s and is a chronic condition with no cure.

Severe cases present symptoms such as:

Symptoms vary from person to person, and some will experience pressure in the ear, vertigo, hearing loss and tinnitus. Many attacks may occur over a period of several days, and others will have an isolated attack. There are stages of Meniere’s disease and the treatment options will depend on what symptoms you experience. Since all these issues can stand alone or be associated with other diseases, Meniere’s can sometimes be very difficult to diagnose.

Potential causes of Meniere’s disease include

  • Head injury

  • Infection to the inner or middle ear

  • Allergies

  • Alcohol use

  • Stress

  • Side effects of certain medications

  • Smoking

  • Stress or anxiety

  • Fatigue

  • Family history of the disease

  • Respiratory infection

  • Recent viral illness

  • Abnormal immune response

  • Migraines

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