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What Causes Crawling Sensation In Ear?
Question: I have a crawling sensation in my ear for several months now and it won't go away.
It's not constant but it comes and goes. What can it be?
It's not constant but it comes and goes. What can it be?
Brief Answer:
neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Abnormal sensations such as crawling are most commonly related to the nerve in that particular.
Abnormal nerve function or structure can result in neuropathy.
Neuropathy is associated with irregular sensations such as crawling, tingling, burning, sticking, numbness, etc. It can affect any nerve in the body.
There are different possible causes for neuropathy such as:(1) vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)trauma
(3)diabetes
(4)exposure to toxins
(5)infections
(6)liver or kidney disease
(7)neurological diseases such as stroke, MS
(8)some autoimmune disease
(9)side effect of medication
(9)idiopathic- the cause is not known
In some cases, the neuropathy may last for a short space of time and then resolve on its own.
If it worsens or persists then a visit to a doctor is warrented for an assessment which would include physical examination and blood tests.
Since your symptoms have been ongoing for a few months , you may want to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment if they are bothersome to you or progressing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Abnormal sensations such as crawling are most commonly related to the nerve in that particular.
Abnormal nerve function or structure can result in neuropathy.
Neuropathy is associated with irregular sensations such as crawling, tingling, burning, sticking, numbness, etc. It can affect any nerve in the body.
There are different possible causes for neuropathy such as:(1) vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)trauma
(3)diabetes
(4)exposure to toxins
(5)infections
(6)liver or kidney disease
(7)neurological diseases such as stroke, MS
(8)some autoimmune disease
(9)side effect of medication
(9)idiopathic- the cause is not known
In some cases, the neuropathy may last for a short space of time and then resolve on its own.
If it worsens or persists then a visit to a doctor is warrented for an assessment which would include physical examination and blood tests.
Since your symptoms have been ongoing for a few months , you may want to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment if they are bothersome to you or progressing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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