I have a slight ear ache in my left ear, but have a sharp pains in my head the past couple of days. Don t have a cold or sinus problems. I do use ear plugs at night to sleep over my husbands snoring. I wonder if I jammed too far? Any ideas about the sharp pains?
Just check your ear wax, it is common reason for ear pain.
Causes
Blockage, or impaction, also occurs when the wax gets pushed deep within the ear canal. Earwax blockage is one of the most common ear problems doctors see.
The most common cause of impactions is the use of Q-tips (and other objects such as bobby pins and rolled napkin corners), which can remove superficial wax but also pushes the rest of the wax deeper into the ear canal. Hearing aid and earplug users are also more prone to earwax blockage.
Symptoms of an earwax impaction include:
Decreased hearing Dizziness Ear pain Plugged or fullness sensation Ringing in the ear Itching or drainage from the ear canal
Treatment :
Debrax and marine ear drops useful. If symptoms not improved consult your doctor
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Just check your ear wax, it is common reason for ear pain. Causes Blockage, or impaction, also occurs when the wax gets pushed deep within the ear canal. Earwax blockage is one of the most common ear problems doctors see. The most common cause of impactions is the use of Q-tips (and other objects such as bobby pins and rolled napkin corners), which can remove superficial wax but also pushes the rest of the wax deeper into the ear canal. Hearing aid and earplug users are also more prone to earwax blockage. Symptoms of an earwax impaction include: Decreased hearing Dizziness Ear pain Plugged or fullness sensation Ringing in the ear Itching or drainage from the ear canal Treatment : Debrax and marine ear drops useful. If symptoms not improved consult your doctor