What's wrong with a painful lump in my ear

The structure of the human ear is very complex, and some clinical diseases have a great impact on the ear. If a person has a lump inside his ear, it is likely due to the influence of disease. Generally speaking, if there is a lump in the ear and there are obvious symptoms of pain, this situation is related to many reasons and should be treated with attention. So what is the cause of a lump in the ear that hurts?

1. Benign mass

It is usually caused by factors such as sebaceous adenoma or lipoma, and is mostly a benign mass. In this case, it is recommended to go to the neurosurgery department for examination first, and then consider the treatment plan after a clear diagnosis. In addition, do not press or stimulate the local area too much, and keep the local area clean.

2. Swollen lymph nodes

Generally speaking, nothing will grow inside the ear, so if you find a hard lump inside the ear, you should pay attention to it. A hard lump inside the ear may be caused by swollen lymph nodes, or it may be other inflammatory symptoms, so you must go to the hospital for examination in time.

3. Ear stones

Ear stones are caused by excessive secretion of the cerumen glands in the external auditory canal, which accumulate with desquamated epithelial cells and foreign matter to form dark ochre lumps that are as hard as stone, blocking the external auditory canal, affecting hearing, and causing ear pain and tinnitus. People with otoliths should never pick their ears on their own, but should seek treatment from an ENT doctor. The growth of hard lumps in the ears may also be because the body's secretions have not fallen out of the body in time. If the foreign matter accumulates for too long, it will gradually become very hard. This is what is medically called ear stones. If there are no special symptoms, it is not a problem, but if it affects your hearing, it is best to go to the hospital for ear washing.