I hear ringing in my ear – FAQ Ringing in the ears is called tinnitus. This sensation is not caused by an external sound and hence cannot be heard by others. You may have the sensation of hearing buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, ringing, or other sounds that could be intermittent or continuous. The loudness of tinnitus may vary. It is often worse when the background noise is low;…

Why is my ear blocked? – FAQ So, why is my ear blocked? You have clogged or muffled sensations in the ear due to a block in the ear canal, like wax, a foreign body, or sometimes jaw problems. Another major cause of ear block sensation is fluid collection inside the ear impairing the hearing mechanism Wax or foreign body has to be removed under medical endoscopic supervision.…

Ear pain A quick guide for understanding ear pain Ear pain is medically known as otalgia. Ear pain may arise from any complaints in the ear or can secondarily be due to other conditions(Referred otalgia) The direct causes of ear pain can be 1. Injury or laceration of the pinna 2. Infection of the cartilage of the pinna( Perichondritis) 3. Injury to the external ear canal(otitis externa) 4.…