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Ear pain from daily long hours of earphone use. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I usually use earphones on daily basis for long hours. Now my ear is paining. Sometimes I have pain in the left ear and sometimes it is in the right. I also have headaches. I am using cotton to close my ears to prevent hearing loud noises. I have this pain for two days now and it is not continuous.

Answered by Dr. Shukla Radhika Hiren Hema

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shukla Radhika Hiren Hema is a skilled Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist with advanced expertise in Pediatric Otolaryngology. She provides comprehensive care for children and adults, managing a wide range of ENT conditions with precision and compassion. Dr. Shukla is dedicated to restoring function, alleviating symptoms, and enhancing overall health and quality of life.

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Hi,

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You are experiencing ear pain due to loud noise exposure for long hours. I advise you to reduce the duration and loudness of the sound exposure. You can use external headphones instead of earphones. If the pain is unbearable, you can take a pain killer like tablet Paracetamol 650 mg after taking food. This is not a long term treatment. This loud noise exposure for long periods can lead to sensorineural hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear. Please mention whether you experience ear fullness and decreased hearing.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At October 20, 2020
Reviewed At July 9, 2024

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shukla Radhika Hiren Hema is a skilled Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist with advanced expertise in Pediatric Otolaryngology. She provides comprehensive care for children and adults, managing a wide range of ENT conditions with precision and compassion. Dr. Shukla is dedicated to restoring function, alleviating symptoms, and enhancing overall health and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shukla Radhika Hiren Hema is a skilled Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist with advanced expertise in Pediatric Otolaryngology. She provides comprehensive care for children and adults, managing a wide range of ENT conditions with precision and compassion. Dr. Shukla is dedicated to restoring function, alleviating symptoms, and enhancing overall health and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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