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Common Warning Signs in Your Ear to Watch For

1. Pain or Discomfort
   Persistent ear pain — especially if it worsens or feels sharp — is often one of the first signs of an ear infection. The pain may also spread to your jaw, neck, or head.
2. Discharge or Fluid
   If you see fluid, pus, or blood coming from your ear, this is a clear indication of an infection or injury. The discharge might have an unpleasant smell as well.
3. Hearing Loss or Ringing
   Sudden changes in hearing, muffled sounds, or persistent ringing (tinnitus) can signal an ear problem, including infections.
4. Swelling or Redness
   Swelling, redness, or warmth around the ear or ear canal may indicate inflammation or infection.
5. Fever and General Malaise
   If ear symptoms are accompanied by a fever, headache, or general feeling of being unwell, this might mean the infection is more serious.

Common Ear Infections and Causes

• Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection): Often caused by bacteria or viruses, this is common in children but can affect adults too.
• Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear): An infection of the ear canal, usually caused by water trapped in the ear.
• Earwax Impaction: Excess earwax can trap bacteria and lead to infection.
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Blockage of the tube that connects the middle ear to the throat can cause pressure and pain.

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