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title: Earache | Push Doctor
description: Earache is a very common condition and causes pain in your ear. The pain may be achy, piercing or burning, and it can affect just one or both ears. It commonly affects children, but adults can get earache too.
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** **

## What is an earache?

Earache is a very common condition and causes pain in your ear. The pain may be achy, piercing or burning, and it can affect just one or both ears. It commonly affects children, but adults can get earache too.

The condition is usually caused by a minor infection in one or more parts of the ear, and is not usually anything to be concerned about. It’ll usually get better on its own after a few days.

The pain may come and go, or it can be constant, and can feel quite severe, but this is usually due to the sensitivity of your ears and not due to a serious problem. If you are concerned though, you can speak to one of our doctors for more advice and reassurance.

** **

## Susceptibility

While it is common to feel ear pain at some point in your life, there are some people that are more susceptible to the problem:

- Earache in children is very common. If a baby has had an ear infection before the age of 6 months, it is more likely that they will develop further infections as they grow up.
- Adults who swim regularly can be more susceptible to earache, due to water getting inside the ears and spreading bacteria.
- People with ear problems, such as if the tubes in your ears have not developed properly, may be more susceptible to ear infections and earache.

** **

## Symptoms

The most common signs that you have earache include:

- Pain in or around your ear
- Fluid or pus in your ear
- Impaired hearing

Sometimes you may have earache and a headache together, but again, this is usually nothing to worry about. However, if the headache is severe you should see a doctor.

Likewise, an earache and sore throat may happen together, due to the closely related nature of the ear and throat. If the sore throat is severe, it is a good idea to see a doctor.

** **

## Symptoms in children

Children are more susceptible to infection as their immune system develops, which is why earache is very common in children. They are also still developing their mature ear structures and may have slight anatomical differences, such as a flatter eustachian tube that can make them more susceptible. Their adenoids can also be larger and get infected, which can affect the ear.

Sometimes they may suffer from recurring problems, and this could result in small tubes, known as grommets, being required. These are inserted into the ear-drum in a child's ears to help prevent further infections developing and to ensure any fluid building up is allowed to escape from the ear. They will naturally fall out after a few months as the ear-drum grows back. A doctor will be able to recommend if this is something that your child may need.

Signs your child could have an earache include if they:

- Tug at their ears
- Are more irritable than usual
- Have difficulty responding to sounds
- Have a high temperature
- Have no appetite
- Lose their balance
- Sleeping poorly

** **

## When to see a doctor

If you or your child’s earache is persistent, or if you experience other symptoms, you should speak to a doctor for more advice. Other symptoms to look out for include:

- Severe pain
- Severe pain that stops suddenly, which could be the eardrum perforating
- [Dizziness](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/headaches-and-migraines/dizziness)
- A high temperature
- Vomiting
- [Bad headache](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/headaches-and-migraines/headaches)
- Swelling around your ear
- Blood coming from the ear

If your child or baby has a stiff neck, appears very drowsy or seems very distressed, you should seek medical help urgently.

Earache in children can also be caused by an object being put into the ear. If you can see something, contact your GP, as they may need to refer you to someone who can remove it safely, or go to A&E. Do not try and remove it yourself, as you could push it in further, causing more pain.

** **

## Associated conditions

There are many common causes of earache, including:

**Ear infections** — [Middle ear infections and outer ear infections](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/ear-infections) are the most common cause of ear pain. If fluid is coming out of your ear, it is likely that this is what you have. Usually, they will clear up on their own in a couple of days, but if not, see a GP and they may prescribe ear drops or antibiotics.

**Labyrinthitis** — Labyrinthitis is caused by viral or bacterial infections following a respiratory illness, which can lead to earache.

**Perforated eardrum** — Using cotton buds and pushing them too far into the ear may cause damage or even a perforated eardrum. This can result in a loss of hearing in the affected ear, as well as earache. A perforated eardrum will normally heal on its own in a few weeks.

**Teeth grinding** — Grinding your teeth, also known as bruxism, can cause earache. Clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth, usually at night, puts a strain on the muscles around the jaw, leading to the ache.

**Glue ear** — This is a buildup of fluid inside the ear and is more common in children than adults. It does not usually cause pain, although the pressure build-up may give you earache. If you have glue ear it can take a few months to clear up and if the problem persists, grommets may be required. See a doctor if you believe this is what you or your child has.

**Throat infection** — The earache you are experiencing could be due to a throat infection, such as [tonsillitis](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/cold-flu-rtis/tonsillitis) or a [cold](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/cold-flu-rtis/cold). If it is painful to swallow and you have a sore throat, this may be the cause of your earache.

**Ear wax**— A buildup of earwax may be causing your ear pain. Speak to a pharmacist, or a GP about ways to soften or remove it, which should cure your earache.

**Eczema in the ear canal** — If you have [eczema](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/skin-conditions/atopic-eczema), it can appear in your ear canal and may make the canal more susceptible to infection leading to earache.

** **

## Next steps

As we mentioned, earache is not usually a cause for concern and it will normally get better on its own. However, if you are worried, or if you or your child is showing other symptoms, it’s a good idea to see a doctor.

You can use painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to treat the pain at home, or a pharmacist may be able to recommend over the counter ear drops that may help relieve the pain.

There are a number of earache home remedies you can try to help relieve the pain too, including:

- Avoiding getting your ear wet
- Applying a warm compress to your affected ear
- Sitting upright to relieve the pressure in your ear
- Feeding a baby or infant to help them reduce the pressure in their ear – the swallowing can sometimes help.

** **

## Earache treatment online

You or your child can see a GP about your earache at a time that suits you. Our doctors are available 7 days a week and can offer you the advice, diagnosis and treatment you may need.

They can also refer you to a specialist for further investigation or treatment if needed. Book your appointment today, and start feeling better.

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They are experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, and can help with almost everything your regular GP could in a physical surgery. You can meet some of our doctors [here](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/meet-our-doctors).

Push Doctor also has an in-house Medical team, who support our doctors day in, day out, and enable our doctors to do what they do best. They are also responsible for the ongoing training and development of doctors on our platform.

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The [Care Quality Commission (CQC)](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

They are the foremost authority in our industry, assessing health providers' ability to provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care – be they offline or online doctors.

Push Doctor is registered with the CQC under the name 'Push Dr Limited', with the registration number [1-5345986073](https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5345986073).

Our most recent inspection took place in May 2019, concluding that the service we provide is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led – gaining a 'Good' rating overall. You can read the report in full on [our CQC profile](https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5345986073).

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Our NHS-trained GPs can, if appropriate, issue prescriptions online following a consultation. Once your consultation is complete, our team will search for the closest pharmacy to you which has your medication available. We'll then send you a text when your prescription is ready to collect.

To collect your medication, simply hear to the nominated pharmacy to collect and pay for your prescription. You will need to take a valid form of ID to show the pharmacist when you arrive. This process is almost always done within the same day of your consultation.

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