Ear Infection
Infection of the outer or middle ear causing pain, blockage or discharge.
Ear infections are common in both children and adults and can affect the outer ear canal or the middle ear. Prompt evaluation helps relieve pain and prevent complications.
Symptoms
Ear pain
Blocked hearing
Discharge from the ear
Fever (especially in children)
Causes
Bacterial or viral infection
Water trapped in the ear
Colds and upper-respiratory infections
Excess ear wax
When to seek care
See a doctor for severe pain, discharge, or symptoms lasting more than a couple of days.
Related conditions
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