Question 1

is it normal to be able to feel a pulse in your ear? the pulse is not very strong but i can feel a small pulse when putting my finger in my ear canal

Accepted Answer

There are a number: small arteries and veins that course through the area of the ear canal and may be close to the surface of the skin. It would not be unreasonable for you to be able to feel these. This is normal.

Question 2

crawling sensation in ear canal, started over 6 mo. ago & increasing frequency til its near constant. no pain, itching, or prior cold/inflection. dr. here mentioned possible loose hair in canal. no way, i dig in it, plus have done hardcore wax remov?

Accepted Answer

: Since you don't have characteristic findings of eczema,fungal or bacterial infection of the external ear canal, I surmise that there's an irritable/minor irritated superficial nerve in the canal. Stop further irritation by sticking objects in the canal in an effort to clean it. You could also try a course of a combination ear drops.or suspension that has antibacterial, antifungal action&amp; cortisone

Question 3

constantly itchy ear canals. now gone, but it still really itches and also everytime i chew gum my ear canals itch like crazy! any ideas as to why!?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Could be due to wax in the ear canal or eczema of the ear canals with dry skin. Best to see your otolaryngologist for an exam and appropriate treatment.

Question 4

i have constant itching in ear canal. cannot get rid of it. been bothering me for over 1 year. allergy medicine does not help. skin in ear is dry.

Accepted Answer

? infection: Of the ear canal (otitis extrna) dry ears as dry skin can invite infection hence itching, allergy meds won't help, a prescription ear drops would help though.

Question 5

intense itching in my right ear sometimes a foul smell and thick puss like substance 2 ear canal infecions this year treated with peescription ideas?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT doctor: These infections may be from a yeast or fungal infection in the ear canal. These are treated differently than bacterial infections.

Question 6

poked ear canal with a hair pin & found white stone like hard material is in ear canal.mild pain,itching and numbness in that ear.no ear wax.

Accepted Answer

Best to see MD: Best to see MD to be sure you did not damage eardrum/Tympanic Membrane.

Question 7

my ear canal has been itching and intermittently mildly sore for months now. dr that it might be wax. i did a strip test this morning & leukocytes @ 500 caccells /ul & blood present 25-50 caccells/ul left ear was negative in both.

Accepted Answer

Baby oil and Benadry: Usually this is due to absence of natural wax, due to getting shampoo in your ear. Once the shampoo gets in the ear canal, it remains in place. Than, an night in your sleep you dig in the ear canal and get it infected.
a. Keep shampoo out of the ear
b. Use Johnson'e baby oil at night 2=3 drops regularly 
c When it itches at night, take 50 mg of Benadryl if your doctor Ok"s  it whenever it itches.

Question 8

sore and itchy throat, one of my inner ear canal hurting and itching, sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes.

Accepted Answer

Allergies vs Cold: It sounds like you could have one of two things going on- a cold or allergies. Your symptoms are consistent with seasonal allergies, hitting you all at once, which is no fun. You might try an over the counter med like claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec, or Allegra to see if this helps. You may also need prescription medications to help control your symptoms. If it continues past 1-2 weeks, see your doctor.

Question 9

what does it mean if your ear itches all the time deep inside the ear? i also have liquid in my ear my doctor said

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Might be allergies due to inflammation in the maxillary sinuses causing the fluid to back up into the ear. And itch is typically an allergy symptom. See an allergist for proper testing and treatment.

Question 10

pain in my ear canal what is it from?

Accepted Answer

Someone needs...: ....To look in there to answer your question. Sorry. Could be an internal ear infection, or an infection of the canal itself. Could be wax occlusion or something stuck in there. Hard to say online...

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Is it normal to be able to feel a pulse in your ear? the pulse is not very strong but i can feel a small pulse when putting my finger in my ear canal

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Crawling sensation in ear canal, started over 6 mo. ago & increasing frequency til its near constant. no pain, itching, or prior cold/inflection. dr. here mentioned possible loose hair in canal. no way, i dig in it, plus have done hardcore wax remov?

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Constantly itchy ear canals. now gone, but it still really itches and also everytime i chew gum my ear canals itch like crazy! any ideas as to why!?

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I have constant itching in ear canal. cannot get rid of it. been bothering me for over 1 year. allergy medicine does not help. skin in ear is dry.

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Intense itching in my right ear sometimes a foul smell and thick puss like substance 2 ear canal infecions this year treated with peescription ideas?

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Poked ear canal with a hair pin & found white stone like hard material is in ear canal.mild pain,itching and numbness in that ear.no ear wax.

A member asked:

My ear canal has been itching and intermittently mildly sore for months now. dr that it might be wax. i did a strip test this morning & leukocytes @ 500 caccells /ul & blood present 25-50 caccells/ul left ear was negative in both.

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Sore and itchy throat, one of my inner ear canal hurting and itching, sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes.

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What does it mean if your ear itches all the time deep inside the ear? i also have liquid in my ear my doctor said

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Pain in my ear canal what is it from?

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