Ear Problems
Ear conditions can cause pain, pressure, blocked ears, ringing or buzzing sounds, itching, discharge, dizziness, or changes in hearing. These symptoms may be linked to ear infections, earwax build-up, swimmer’s ear, tinnitus, irritation, sinus or throat infections, pressure changes, or inflammation in the ear canal.
About Ear Problems
Ear Conditions Overview
Some ear problems are mild and improve with simple care, but others need medical advice, especially if symptoms are painful, persistent, worsening, or affecting hearing. Ear infection symptoms can include earache, fever, hearing loss, discharge, ear pressure, itching, or irritation around the ear. Earwax build-up can also cause blocked ears, hearing changes, tinnitus, earache, or dizziness.
Mobi Doctor can help with non-emergency online assessment for common ear concerns, including earache, blocked ears, tinnitus, swimmer’s ear symptoms, suspected ear infection, itching, or mild hearing changes. A doctor can review your symptoms, medical history, recent infections, travel, swimming, medication use, and how long the problem has been present before advising on the safest next step.
Seek urgent local medical care if you have sudden hearing loss, severe ear pain, swelling around the ear, dizziness with neurological symptoms, high fever, confusion, facial weakness, injury to the ear, or discharge of blood or pus.
Choose an ear condition below to learn more about symptoms, possible causes, online care options, and when urgent care may be needed.
Common types of Ear Problems we treat
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Can this be treated online?
Many common ear problems can often be assessed online, including ear pain, blocked ears, pressure, itching, ringing in the ears, swimmer’s ear symptoms, mild ear infections, and temporary hearing changes. Treatment advice may include symptom relief, ear care guidance, and recommendations based on your symptoms.
Prescriptions & safety
Our licensed doctors may prescribe medication, issue repeat prescriptions or provide referrals where clinically appropriate and medically safe following an online consultation. Prescriptions are never guaranteed or issued automatically, and treatment decisions are always based on the patient’s symptoms, medical history and clinical assessment.
Some medicines, controlled substances and higher-risk treatments cannot be prescribed through online consultations. In certain cases, patients may instead be advised to seek in-person assessment, testing or emergency medical care where appropriate.
When to seek urgent in-person care
If you are experiencing any of the following with your ear problems, call 112 or go to your nearest A&E immediately. Online care is not appropriate for emergencies.
- Sudden hearing loss or severe hearing changes
- Severe ear pain or swelling around the ear
- High fever with severe ear symptoms
- Severe dizziness, balance problems, or fainting
- Facial weakness or numbness
- Discharge with severe pain or bleeding
- Chest pain or breathing difficulty
- Rapidly worsening symptoms or confusion
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
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Experiencing Ear Pain Or Blocked Ears? Speak with a doctor online about ear pressure, swimmer’s ear symptoms, ringing in the ears, mild infections, dizziness, itching, and temporary hearing changes. Treatment recommendations depend on your symptoms and medical history.
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