Ear symptoms cause pain, loss of hearing and balance problems.

The symptom of hearing loss can occur from tumor that involve the nerves going to the brain, acoustic neuromas. These symptoms can also occur from infections involving the outer or inner ear. Tumors of the mastoid process can affect hearing. Fractures produce symptoms not only of hearing loss, but may also produce facial weakness and spinal fluid leaks from the ear or throat.

The symptoms of balance problems can cause vertigo, dizziness and incoordination. Associated symptoms involve hearing loss, headache and walking difficulty.

Symptoms of infections of the ear can involve the outer ear or middle ear. Hearing is affected. Balance and coordination may be impaired. Rarely these infections can spread to the brain leading to symptoms of brain abscess or seizure.

The important thing to remember, is that understanding the underlying cause of your ear symptoms may be crucial. Education of patients about their ear symptoms improves the chance of obtaining the right diagnosis and obtaining prompt and correct treatment.

The symptoms related to the ear can be found below:

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