Common conditions of the ear

What Is Vertigo? A sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or of one’s surroundings in any plane is called vertigo. It is often used synonymously with dizziness. Consequently there are a large number of conditions that can result in dizziness or vertigo and malfunction of the inner ears tends be a common cause. Common Causes of Dizziness Malfunction of the ears (inner ear/semi-circular canal malfunction) Disturbances related to

Ear infections are very common affecting both children and adults Common symptoms include: Earache, which sometimes can be severe Hearing loss and occasionally noise in the ear Imbalance/dizziness with the sensation of nausea which maybe troublesome Discharge from the ear Blocked and/or pressure sensation in the ear Causes and Site of Ear Infections These include bacterial, fungal and viral infections caused by: Trauma – excessive cleaning of the ear, accidental

Hearing Problems and Deafness Hearing loss can affect people of any age. One in six adults experience some degree of hearing loss, which increase to three in four above the age of 75. Children are commonly affected as a result of glue ear, but some are born with hearing loss (congenital). Hearing loss may also occur as a result of serious viral and bacterial infection including meningitis. Other common reasons

What is Tinnitus Tinnitus is a common condition where a patient may hear a noise in an ear or in their head. This may be upsetting as the sound can be persistent and disturbing (intrusive). Facts about Tinnitus It is estimated that approximately 30% – 40% of the population will suffer from tinnitus at some point in their life and it is more commonly associated with hearing loss The noise

The Problem Most prominent ears lack a normal fold of cartilage. Sometimes other parts may be affected, and one ear may be worse than the other. Children with prominent ears are often teased at school. Adults are often conscious of their ears and tend to cover them with different hairstyles. What can be done? Surgery is carried out to correct the deformities and set ears back closer to the head