Ear Disease Symptoms, Cause, Prevention

   Actually, there is a central hearing system inside the ear, which has some auditory nerves i.e. nerves that can hear and some complex pathways that carry sounds to the brain. If we understand the process of sound going from the ear and reaching the brain, then we will find that the ear is made up of three parts.
The first among these is the outer ear. This is the part of the ear that appears like a hole or tunnel. After this, there is the middle ear which is called the ear drum. It has small bones that amplify the sound. And the third and last part is the inner ear. The inner ear is the place where sounds are translated into electrical impulses and sent to the brain.
All these three things together ensure the process of hearing.
If there is any problem in hearing or deafness, then the reason for this is some disturbance in these three parts.
Actually, any of these three parts can be infected by bacteria, fungus or virus. Middle ear infections are the main culprits for ear problems in children. They often suffer from otitis media. But adults also have many ear problems, which can range from mild to severe.

Ear problems
1)   Ear wax
    Ear wax protects our ears. Dust particles stick to this wax, which protects the inner parts of the ear from infection. But in adults, a large layer of wax starts forming, which sometimes causes itching and infection in the ear. In such a situation, it is necessary that adults keep getting their ears cleaned by a doctor from time to time.
2)   Swimmers ear
    When the skin inside the ear swells due to moisture and heat, it is called swimmers ear. In this, the ear hole gets infected and which can also cause pain and itching.

3)     Otitis media
   In otitis media, there is an infection in the middle part of the ear i.e. the ear drum. This is often caused by a viral infection. In this, the middle part of the ear becomes swollen and it can also cause fluid buildup. It often occurs in young children. If we look at its symptoms, then the child cries, feels pain in the ear and is also troubled by mild fever and irritability.

4)     Glue Ear
    It is a problem associated with chronic otitis media. Thick or sticky fluid builds up in the middle ear behind the ear and causes hearing loss or deafness. This problem can occur since childhood in many people.

5)     Otosclerosis
    A condition where there is abnormal bone growth around one of the small bones inside the ear, especially around the stapes. Due to this, the stapes bone becomes unable to move. In fact, when the stapes is unable to function properly, the auditory system is unable to function properly. This condition usually causes a conductive hearing loss. The treatment of otosclerosis depends on two options, first on hearing aids and second on surgery. Hearing aids are often a very successful option for people who have otocelosis. The surgical option is called stapedectomy, which is performed by an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist).

6)     Ear congestion
    A condition where there is an excess of fluid in the inner ear. The excess fluid disturbs the balance of the ear and leads to symptoms of dizziness, nausea, ringing in the ears, fluctuations in hearing and a feeling of pressure inside the ear. There is currently no known medical treatment for this. However, the condition can be managed to some extent through medication, diet, stress reduction, natural remedies and surgery.

7)     Ear congestion
    This is usually the result of a build-up of wax inside the ear canal. The wax is produced by small glands inside the ear. But the amount of wax produced in the ear depends on many factors including diet, age, skin conditions, anxiety levels and the anatomy of the ear canal. As you age, the gland secretions become less oily, and this results in dryer and harder wax, which gets trapped in the eardrum and clogs your ear.

8)     Ear congestion
    This sometimes occurs when the tube that runs from the nose to the ear becomes blocked and causes an imbalance of air in the outer part of the eardrum. This condition is experienced by most people when they change altitude levels through activities such as scuba driving, driving in mountainous areas and flying. Its symptoms often include a ringing sound in the ear, dizziness, pain and discomfort. There may also be hearing loss and feelings of heaviness in the ears.

Symptoms of ear disease

●    Ear pain
●    Ear discharge
●    More than normal crying in young children
●    Ear infection
●    Insomnia
●    Difficulty hearing or responding to sounds
●    Dizziness
●    Fever
●    Headache
●    Loss of appetite
●    Deafness

Usually the infection spreads to the middle ear (otitis media) and the rest of the ear. There are many types of ear infections, which are characterized by their different causes.

Types of ear infections
●    Otitis externa: Infection and inflammation between the ear drum and the outer ear.
●    Otitis media: Viral infection or bacterial infection in the middle ear.
●    Serous otitis media: In this, the middle ear gets filled with pus.
●    Infectious myringitis: In this, small pimples and swelling occur in the ears.
●    Acute mastoiditis: In this, there is severe pain and fever along with ear discharge.
●   Vestibular neuronitis: In this, there is infection in the vestibular system of the ears. Herpes Zoster: Herpes Zoster or Shingles is a disease in which small water filled pimples appear on the skin of our ears.

Cause of ear infection
●    Upper respiratory tract infection
●    Sudden change in air pressure
●    Clogging of the tube inside the ear
●    Polluted water
●    Leaving water or soap in the ear while bathing
●    Excessive cleaning of the ear, which scratches the delicate tissues.

Medicines available from Patanjali for ear disease
●    Consume 1 capsule each of Eargrit Gold and Immunogrit before meals in the morning and evening.
●    Consume 2-2 Sarivadi Vati, 1-1 Chandraprabha Vati and 1-1 Ashvashila capsule in the morning and evening after meals.
●    Put 2-2 drops of Anu oil in both the nostrils in the morning and evening.
●    Put Eargrit ear drops in the ear three times a day in the morning, afternoon and evening.