Ear Ache
Introduction -
Ear is one of the five sensory organs in our body. The structure of the ear is such that it can be divided into three types - outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. When there is any inflammation in the middle ear or the outer ear, earache is bound to occur. Common among adults and children, earache usually occurs due to cold and is most common in winters and spring months. It can either be a mild pain or a severe one that even results in hearing loss. Though there are many reasons of earache, infection in the outer or middle ear is the most common one. In the following lines, we have provided some of the causes and symptoms of earache.
Symptoms Of Earache -
 
  • Itching
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  • Excessive pain
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  • Fever
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  • Diarrhea
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  • Difficulty in eating
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  • Irritability
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  • Hearing loss
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  • Ringing or buzzing sound in the ear
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  • Blocked or full sensation in the ear
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  • Swelling of the ear
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  • Thick drainage from the ear
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    Natural home remedies to get relief from earache -
     
  • Steam inhalations often clear all the respiratory passages (ear, nose and throat). An infusion of eucalyptus leaves is particularly beneficial.
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  • A tablespoonful of mustard or sesame-seed oil, heated with a clove of garlic or a pinch of omum, then filtered and cooled to a bearable temperature, can be instilled in the ear. Tilt the head so that the oil goes into the ear, and hold the head in that position for a minute or so. Do this twice a day for 2-3 days.
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  • One or two drops of holy basil-leaf juice in the ear in beneficial for an earache.
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  • One or two drops of garlic oil, put twice a day in the ear, is also efficacious. However, this may cause irritation in some people, so add a drop of milk to it.
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  • Use as a ear drop a decoction of neem leaves-1-2 drops-just warm, not hot.
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  • A few drops of fresh lime juice, diluted with an equal quantity of water­two drops twice a day-is also very effective.
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  • Ear drops can be made with the warmed fresh juice of either tender mango leaves, fresh ginger, neem leaves or onion. Put in the ear one or two drops at a time. Do not mix these. Each remedy is individually used.
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  • Pound fenugreek seeds and put them in hot oil. Filter and cool it to a bearable temperature. This oil should be used as eardrops.
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