EAR · OTOLOGY
My ear hurts, discharges, feels blocked, or infections keep returning.
Start with the problem you experience; the exact ear diagnosis follows examination.
Otalgia · otorrhoea · recurrent ear disease · otology
ENT examination may include otoscopy/microscopy and hearing assessment depending on the presentation.
When required, deeper care can include medical treatment, tympanic membrane/middle-ear surgery and advanced otologic pathways.
PATIENT GUIDE
Why does my ear keep hurting, discharging or feeling blocked?
Repeated ear pain, discharge or blockage can arise from different parts of the ear. Examination helps identify where the problem is; hearing assessment may be added when the symptoms or findings suggest it.
Ear symptomEar examinationHearing test when relevantMedical or surgical plan
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