My ear hurts when I press it with my hand. What's going on?

People's body structure is very complex, and those with low immunity are particularly prone to health problems. Ear pain is a very common symptom. Clinically, many diseases may cause ear pain. Some people also feel pain when pressing their ears with their hands. For this type of problem, timely treatment is necessary. So why does it hurt when you press your ear with your hand?

1. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders

In addition to the actual pain at the pressing site, it is also possible that the symptoms are caused by autonomic nervous system disorders. Therefore, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for examination first, and then consider the treatment plan after a clear diagnosis.

2. Inflammation

This may also be a condition caused by inflammation, which often causes pain and discomfort, but it is not a big problem and can be treated with self-regulation and care. It is recommended that you pay attention to self-regulation and care, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to personal hygiene, and go to the hospital for an ear examination.

3. Others

There is a "Eustachian tube" between the nasopharynx and the middle ear tympanic cavity, which regulates the air pressure. When chronic rhinitis causes inflammation and blockage of the Eustachian tube, the air pressure in the ear and the oral and nasal cavity will be unbalanced, resulting in deafness and pain symptoms. It is recommended that you go to the ENT department of a tertiary hospital for a detailed examination and receive immediate treatment once the diagnosis is clear. It may be the lymph nodes behind the ear. When the lymph nodes are inflamed, there will be symptoms of swollen and painful lymph nodes. It is usually accompanied by local diseases of adjacent organs. If it is a disease involving abnormal function of the temporomandibular joint, it is generally recommended to apply local hot compresses or physical therapy, and sometimes local blockade treatment can be used.