[This article declares: This story is pure fiction, if there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, do not sit in the right seat. 】
Zhang Wei is a 35-year-old IT engineer who has an irregular life.
Recently, he noticed that his ears were itchy and he always wanted to reach in and dig it out, but he couldn't get anything.
At first, he thought it was a build-up of earwax, so he bought some ear scoops and ear wash, but instead of alleviating it, he felt that his ear canal was more dry and itchy.
On this day, Zhang Wei couldn't help it and went to the otolaryngology department of the hospital for treatment.
Dr. Zhao, an experienced otolaryngologist, asked Zhang Wei about his symptoms carefully, and he had an idea: "Mr. Zhang, apart from itchy ears, have you had any tinnitus or hearing loss recently?"
Are there any changes or stresses in your work and life? "
Zhang Wei thought for a while and said, "There is no tinnitus, but the sound of the phone is not as clear as before."
Also, we have been working hard lately, working a lot of overtime, eating and resting irregularly, and being under a lot of pressure. Does it have anything to do with the ears? "
Dr. Zhao nodded, picked up the otoscope and carefully examined Zhang Wei's ears, and found that the ear canal was a little red, and the eardrum was also slightly invaginated:
"As it stands, your itchy ears may not just be a problem with earwax, but a combination of factors such as otitis externa, otitis media, atopic dermatitis or neurodermatitis.
Coupled with the fact that you have recently been stressed and your resistance has decreased, it is more likely to induce or exacerbate these problems. "
Zhang Wei was a little surprised: "Itchy, can it be so complicated?" So what to do? "
"Don't worry, these problems can still be controlled as long as they are diagnosed and treated in time. I prescribe topical medications, like hydrocortisone cream, and ask the nurse to rinse your ear canal.
But it's not enough to just take medicine, you should also pay attention to keeping your ear canal clean and dry, and don't dig indiscriminately; In addition, it is also necessary to eat reasonably, relax the mood, and improve immunity, which will help relieve symptoms.
If the itching doesn't improve significantly after a week, you come back for a follow-up appointment, and we'll do a detailed examination and, if necessary, a hearing test to see if you have otitis media or inner ear problems. Dr. Zhao advised.
Zhang Wei nodded again and again and carefully wrote down the doctor's instructions.
Zhang Wei's experience reminds us that an itchy ear may seem like a small thing, but it can be a sign of a variety of diseases that deserve attention.
Many people only think that earwax is to blame, and use ear pickers, cotton swabs and other things to dig at will, but they don't know that this will damage the skin of the ear canal and aggravate the ear infection.
A common cause of ear itching: otitis externa. The skin of the external auditory canal is delicate and has little secretion, and once it is infected by bacteria, it is prone to redness and itching, and produces purulent discharge.
Otitis media can also cause ear itching, especially oozing otitis media, which can cause fluid to build up in the ear and irritate the eardrum and external ear canal, causing itching.
In addition, some skin allergic diseases, as well as neurodermatitis caused by emotional problems such as anxiety and depression, may also have itchy ears as the first symptom.
Poor lifestyles such as emotional stress, lack of sleep, and improper diet can also weaken the body's immunity and give ear diseases a chance to take advantage of them.
Therefore, if there is an itchy ear problem, on the one hand, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time and seek professional diagnosis and treatment; On the other hand, it is also necessary to pay attention to daily ear care. It's important to keep your ear canal clean, but do it the right way and don't dig blindly.
Write at the end
The ear is the window of hearing, if there is an abnormality, do not shy away from the disease, but seek medical advice in time to find out the cause and prescribe the right medicine.
I believe that under the professional guidance of doctors and their own careful care, everyone can have a pair of healthy and sensitive ears to listen to the voice of this wonderful world!
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Cochlear Implant Professional Committee, Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Branch, Chinese Medical Association. Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological hearing loss in adults[J]. Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2021, 56(1): 10-15.
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