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What Causes Heaviness In The Outer Ear?

I have a heaviness in my outer ear which makes me feel uncomfortable and my attention is on it all the time. I did visit an ENT specialist who prescribed Elica ointment. However it did not help at all. I do not feel any pain but the heaviness in the outer part of the ear bothers me all the time. Kindly advise.
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of heaviness in outer ear which is due to accumulation of fluids and wax in ear. It is due to otitis externa as well. Need not to worry. Apply warm compresses on external ear. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after complete examination. You should take proper course of antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medications. You should maintan hygiene of ear canal area. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Heaviness In The Outer Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of heaviness in outer ear which is due to accumulation of fluids and wax in ear. It is due to otitis externa as well. Need not to worry. Apply warm compresses on external ear. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after complete examination. You should take proper course of antibiotics along with antiinflammatory medications. You should maintan hygiene of ear canal area. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari