What are the long term effects of ear infections?
Possible Complications A chronic ear infection may cause permanent changes to the ear and nearby bones, including: Infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear (mastoiditis) Ongoing drainage from a hole in the eardrum that does not heal, or after ear tubes are inserted. Cyst in the middle ear (cholesteatoma)
How sick can an ear infection make you?
If you experience symptoms of an ear infection such as ear pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, spinning sensation, fullness in the ear, ringing in the ear, problems with balance or walking, or hearing loss, see a doctor. A doctor will look into the ear with an instrument called an otoscope.
Can an ear infection make you feel unwell?
The symptoms of an ear infection usually start quickly and include: pain inside the ear. a high temperature. being sick.
What happens when you have a bad ear infection?
It’s caused by fluid trapped behind the eardrum, which causes the eardrum to bulge. Along with an earache, you may sense fullness in your ear and have some fluid drainage from the affected ear. Otitis media can come with a fever. You may also have trouble hearing until the infection starts to clear.
Can’t sleep because of ear infection?
Sleep positions If you are experiencing an ear pain, you should not sleep on the side where you have the pain. Try to sleep with the affected ear raised or elevated – these two positions should reduce the pain and not aggravate it any further.
Can you smell ear infection?
Ear infection Ear infections usually occur in your middle ear. They can be either bacterial or viral. The infections are most often painful due to inflammation and buildup. An ear infection can cause drainage and you might notice a bad smell.
Why does my ear stink inside?
When your earwax smells terrible, pay attention because it most likely indicates a severe infection. Anaerobic bacteria, that means the organism doesn’t require oxygen to thrive, tend to emit a foul odor that can make earwax smell bad. A bad smell can also mean an infection is causing middle ear damage.