Question 1

if a very small insect(so small that it is rarely visible by naked eyes) enters my ear, can it reach to my brain from there. what severe effects can it cause? also tell me, is it possible for it to enter minute skin pores present all over my body?

Accepted Answer

: Basically the answer to your questions is no. The tympanic membrane inside the ear serves as a barrier and seals off the ear from the outside world and the bottom of your pores are also sealed.

Question 2

someone mentioned bugs crawl to brain if they enter ear. is there any truth in this and is it medically possible?

Accepted Answer

Fiction: There is a novel about "Earwigs" entering the brain through the ear and laying eggs, but there is NO scientific basis to any of this.  Tell your friends to stop teasing you.

Question 3

is it possible to go too deep into brain when you are cleaning your ears?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If you're using a q-tip (which is inadvisable), then you probably won't go past the ear drum.  But, theoretically, if you stick something long enough, you may puncture your way through.

Question 4

could water get into your brain through your ear?

Accepted Answer

Only if...: ...you use a drill (not recommended; do not try this at home).

Question 5

can you push yiur ear canal into.your brain?

Accepted Answer

No: By ear canal, you mean ear drum?  The canal is the opening.  The amount of trauma required to push your ear drum into your brain would be devastating and short of a major, life threatening injury this really isn't something to worry about.

Question 6

could an ant enter the ear and make damage in the ear (or  the brain) or it is only a myth?
thnx for answering

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you were conscious you would likely feel something and  try to scratch your ear.
Damage to the brain is unlikely.
Brown ants usually don't go for patients ears much less do internal damage. There may be some other species of ants not aware of in the world.

Question 7

theres a rumor going around that parasites can hatch in your ears and get into your brain is this true how would you know if they was in your ear?

Accepted Answer

Ear parasites: The person who told you this probably already has something destroying their brain. You can get mites in the ear canal, but they do not get into the brain. Occasionally Ascaris will get into the inner ear from the GI tract, but does not get into the brain. Do not worry about this, it is nonsense.

Question 8

will anxiety make your head all sudden go real funny kinda like a zap without the buss or like u pass out really weird hard explain makes me goes straight into panic worries brain tumor or inner ears or sinus ?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety can: produce the symptoms your described. You may also be not drinking enough water to stay hydrated. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless. If the symptoms persist after proper hydration, it would be prudent to see your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

how long is it supposed to it take an ear infection to form into a brain abscess?

Accepted Answer

Several weaks: An ear infection leading to a brain abscess is a relatively rare condition, but can happen. The usual time course between a bad ear infection and the development of a brain abscess is several weeks.

Question 10

can you tell me how much time  does it take an ear infection to form into a brain abscess?

Accepted Answer

Brain abscess: First off ear infections rarely go onto develop a brain abscess. To develop a brain abscess it is usually due to a chronic infection that has been brewing for some time.  Acute or rapidly occurring brain abscesses are very uncommon after an ear infection.

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Can an insect enter my ear and go inside my brain

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If a very small insect(so small that it is rarely visible by naked eyes) enters my ear, can it reach to my brain from there. what severe effects can it cause? also tell me, is it possible for it to enter minute skin pores present all over my body?

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Someone mentioned bugs crawl to brain if they enter ear. is there any truth in this and is it medically possible?

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Is it possible to go too deep into brain when you are cleaning your ears?

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Could water get into your brain through your ear?

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Can you push yiur ear canal into.your brain?

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Could an ant enter the ear and make damage in the ear (or the brain) or it is only a myth? thnx for answering

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Theres a rumor going around that parasites can hatch in your ears and get into your brain is this true how would you know if they was in your ear?

A member asked:

Will anxiety make your head all sudden go real funny kinda like a zap without the buss or like u pass out really weird hard explain makes me goes straight into panic worries brain tumor or inner ears or sinus ?

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How long is it supposed to it take an ear infection to form into a brain abscess?

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Can you tell me how much time does it take an ear infection to form into a brain abscess?

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