Question 1

i have a bump in my ear canal. it slightly hurts. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Impossible: to tell what it is "on-line" An exam is needed!! For the present would STRONGLY recommend that you do not keep "feeling" it!! Leave it alone until infection can be ruled out/and treated!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 2

i have a big bump inside my ear  (quite deep) that is now nearly completing blocking the inside of my ear canal.

Accepted Answer

Otolaryngologist: Have an Otolaryngologist examine you for diagnosis and treatment advice. Possibilities include a cyst,boil, tumor,bony spur.

Question 3

what could a painful bump inside the ear canal be? ear feels clogged as well.

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa: Have you been swimming recently?  It might be a swimmer's ear (otitis externa) which is a local skin infection of the ear canal.  It could also just be a skin infection formed by clogged pore, kind of like a small abscess.  I would apply a topical antibiotic like neosporin to the area 3x/day.  If it is not improving then you should see the doctor.

Question 4

i had a small bump in outter ear canal and alot of white debris came out when squeezed. now won't stop oozing alot of clear fluid... msra??

Accepted Answer

MRSA: MRSA can only be diagnosed by a culture. It sounds like an infected cyst. You should see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

bump found in ear canal (near the outside) while q tipping my ears this morning. hurts when pushed on stung when peroxide applied to it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: First of all do not put q-tip into your ear canal. Do not put any solution into your ear.
And see your doctor, let him/her look into your ear with an otoscope.

Question 6

i have a very small bump on the inside of my ear canal against the ear drum that i can feel with my pinky finger. is it wax?

Accepted Answer

Take a look: Difficult to say without seeing. Have someone else take a look, see if it's a pimple. Wax should be soft and move when touched.

Question 7

ear canal swollen and same ear and eye on left side bumps all over and itchiness. could there be something in ear or just allergic reaction.?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: The itchy bumps imply an allergic reaction and should respond to some over the counter cortisone cream, but swelling of the ear canal usually means an outer ear infection (such as "swimmer's ear") and usually ear drops would be prescribed. Occasionally white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide can be used for mild swimmer's ear.

Question 8

pimple thing at the opening of my ear canal. it had gotten infected/swollen and i went to urgent care and they gave me drops and it felt better/went down in sweeping but the tiny little bump is still there. no other symptoms. can it be ear cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Cancer of the ear canal is very rare and rare diagnoses are rarely correct. Give it time to heal. Warm fomentation may help with the resolution of the lesion.

Question 9

ive been experiencing a maddening crawling/worming sensation in my r-ear canal, increasing in frequency recently. its not painful, doesnt itch, no sickness precipitating it. it pauses for a few minutes when i touch it, but always comes back. help?

Accepted Answer

: There is likely a foreign body, e.g. a short piece of hair, in the external auditory canal. You should see your doctor for a brief ear exam.

Question 10

do i need to clean my ear canal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wax and dirt can buildup and lessen your hearing ability without you recognizing it.  Some wax buildup is so thick that you may need to get a solution from your pharmacy to dissolve the wax.  Be careful and follow directions exactly to keep from puncturing your ear drum.

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I have a bump in my ear canal. it slightly hurts. what can it be?

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I have a big bump inside my ear (quite deep) that is now nearly completing blocking the inside of my ear canal.

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What could a painful bump inside the ear canal be? ear feels clogged as well.

A member asked:

I had a small bump in outter ear canal and alot of white debris came out when squeezed. now won't stop oozing alot of clear fluid... msra??

A member asked:

Bump found in ear canal (near the outside) while q tipping my ears this morning. hurts when pushed on stung when peroxide applied to it. what is it?

A member asked:

I have a very small bump on the inside of my ear canal against the ear drum that i can feel with my pinky finger. is it wax?

A member asked:

Ear canal swollen and same ear and eye on left side bumps all over and itchiness. could there be something in ear or just allergic reaction.?

A member asked:

Pimple thing at the opening of my ear canal. it had gotten infected/swollen and i went to urgent care and they gave me drops and it felt better/went down in sweeping but the tiny little bump is still there. no other symptoms. can it be ear cancer?

A member asked:

Ive been experiencing a maddening crawling/worming sensation in my r-ear canal, increasing in frequency recently. its not painful, doesnt itch, no sickness precipitating it. it pauses for a few minutes when i touch it, but always comes back. help?

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Do i need to clean my ear canal?

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