Ear Disorders
Ear disorders cover a wide range of conditions affecting the external, middle, or inner ear. They can cause symptoms like hearing loss, pain, discharge, balance problems, and tinnitus. Ear problems can impact quality of life significantly and may be temporary or permanent depending on the underlying cause and timely treatment. Causes Infections: Otitis externa (outer ear infection), otitis media (middle ear infection), labyrinthitis (inner ear infection) Trauma: Barotrauma from pressure changes, perforated eardrum, head injuries Wax impaction: Build-up of earwax causing blockage and discomfort Tumours: Rare, such as cholesteatoma or acoustic neuroma Autoimmune diseases: Affecting the inner ear structures Congenital abnormalities: Structural problems from birth Degenerative changes: Like presbycusis (age-related