What Causes Ear Burning Sensation And Numbness?

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015

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Thu, 21 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : is it normal to have a numbung or burning sensation at the tip of my ear and sore gums during my period while going thru perimenopause? how can i get the burning sensation to stop. its not hot to the touch just feels like its on fire. gums arent sore anymore.

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.

I need more details about your symptoms to be better able to help you.

Since when are you having this burning on ear tip and sore gums?
Does it occur only during periods or is persisting always?
Any other physical symptoms?
Do you take any drugs? Having any other medical illness?
Any stress or anxiety issues?

Kindly revert back with answers to these questions.
This will help me to guide you better.

Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (32 minutes later)

yes during period only. i have terible anxiety taking propranolol and clonazapam.

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hormonal changes; anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Sorry for the late response.

Swelling and inflammation of gums can be seen during periods. The reason suggested for this that gums have good numbers of estrogen receptors. The hormonal changes during periods can thus cause sore gums.

Burning sensation on top of ear is most probably due to anxiety. The symptoms itself is not suggestive of any systemic illness.
As anxiety can cause multiple vague symptoms, this can be one of them.

You can try cold compresses over ears and observe if this relieves your symptoms.
Continue with your medications for anxiety.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad