Ear Disease

The human ear, a complex organ responsible for hearing and balance, is susceptible to various disorders. Common and usually resulting from germs or viruses, ear infections include otitis media and otitis externa. If neglected, these infections can cause discomfort, swelling, and hearing problems.
Affecting millions of people globally, tinnitus—a disorder marked by continuous ringing or buzzing in the ears—may arise from underlying medical disorders, ear infections, or loud noise. Menière's disease is another often-occurring ear condition that causes vertigo, hearing loss, and an ear sensation of fullness. Abnormalities in the inner ear fluid sometimes accompany it.
Hearing loss can affect quality of life and communication, whether it results from ageing, infections, or too much noise exposure. Sometimes ear ailments such as cholesteatoma—a noncancerous tumour in the middle ear—can cause major difficulties including balance problems and hearing loss.
Prevention of ear illnesses depends critically on excellent ear cleanliness, avoidance of extended loud noise, and medical intervention for persistent symptoms. Early diagnosis and suitable treatment—including surgical intervention, therapy, or medication—helps to preserve ear health and stop problems.