Reasons why your ears feel swollen and bulging

Sometimes I feel my ears buzzing and I can’t hear the outside sounds clearly, which makes me very uncomfortable. The incidence of ear diseases is not very high, but some people experience swollen and bulging ears. What is the reason? The first thing to consider is getting angry, which is a very common reason, but the possibility of ear inflammation cannot be ruled out, such as otitis media developed due to water ingress.

1. It may be secretory otitis media, the main symptoms of which are hearing loss, but enhanced self-hearing (i.e. one's own voice becomes louder); tinnitus; increased stuffiness in the ear after tympanic cavity effusion; and mild ear pain. It is often secondary to upper respiratory tract infection or cold. If there is a history of secondary infection, the infection should be removed. At the same time, use glucocorticoid nasal spray or decongestant nasal drops to keep the nasal cavity and Eustachian tube open at all times. If necessary, hormone therapy may be used. If tympanic effusion occurs, tympanic membrane puncture and fluid extraction may be performed depending on the amount of effusion. If the condition does not heal after long-term treatment or if tinnitus or stuffy ears occur repeatedly, a nasopharyngeal endoscopy should be performed to rule out the possibility of a tumor in the nasopharynx.

2. The ear condition may be related to poor rest and sleep, and poor diet.

3. If you are suffering from internal heat, you'd better take some Niuhuang Jiedu Pills or Sanhuang Tablets. It is recommended to eat less spicy food, pay attention to sleep, stay up late less, pay attention to your daily life, and drink more water.

4. The cause of the patient's symptoms may be tympanic membrane disease, neurological disease, or intracranial disease. Patients are advised not to be careless and go to a regular hospital as soon as possible for further examination, diagnosis of the cause, and targeted treatment to avoid delaying the disease, delaying treatment time, and causing other complications.

5. It may be a manifestation of gastrointestinal anxiety disorder. The symptoms of gastrointestinal anxiety disorder are not caused by certain organic diseases of the patient himself. The patient’s own psychological factors are the real cause. Common symptoms include stomach discomfort, fullness, acid reflux, loss of taste, nausea, and even vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, belching, excessive belching, constipation, or bowel sounds, farting; or loose stools, indigestion, and even "emotional diarrhea". It is recommended to go to the hospital for a colonoscopy to rule out organic lesions in the intestines. The treatment is mainly symptomatic, and you can take some anti-anxiety and intestinal flora regulating drugs.