(T16) Foreign body in ear

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43 308 in individuals diagnosis foreign body in ear confirmed

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis foreign body in ear is diagnosed Men are 2.32% more likely than Women

22 157

Men receive the diagnosis foreign body in ear

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

21 151

Women receive the diagnosis foreign body in ear

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease foreign body in ear - Men and Women aged 5-9

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 80-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79

Disease Features foreign body in ear

Non-contagious

Absence or low individual and public risk

Foreign body in ear - what does this mean

Foreign body in ear is a common condition that occurs when a small object, such as a bead, a seed, or a bug, enters the ear canal and becomes lodged there. it can cause pain, discomfort, and hearing loss. if the object is not removed, it can become impacted and cause an infection or further irritation.

What happens during the disease - foreign body in ear

Foreign body in ear is a condition where an object, such as a bead, cotton swab, or insect, becomes lodged in the ear canal. this can cause irritation and inflammation of the ear canal, as well as damage to the eardrum or other structures of the ear. it can also cause infection, hearing loss, and other complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the ear
Otoscopy
X-ray imaging
CT scan
MRI scan
Ultrasound imaging

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: Remove the foreign body from the ear.

Assess the patient's medical history.
Conduct a physical examination of the ear.
Use an otoscope to identify the foreign body.
Attempt to remove the foreign body with tweezers.
If the foreign body cannot be removed with tweezers, use suction or irrigation.
Administer antibiotics or other medications, as needed.
Monitor the patient for signs of infection.
Provide follow-up care, as needed.

4 Days of Hospitalization Required

141 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment

Foreign body in ear - Prevention

The best way to prevent a foreign body from entering the ear is to keep the ears clean and avoid inserting any objects into the ear canal. it is also important to avoid activities that may cause a foreign body to enter the ear, such as swimming or playing with small objects. if a foreign body is suspected, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Main symptoms of the disease foreign body in ear

Ear ache

(Earache, Ear pain, Otalgia, Auricular pain, Auricular discomfort, Auricular soreness, Otodynia, Earache discomfort, Earache soreness, Earache pain)

Ear ache is a common symptom of infection or inflammation in the ear. It can range from a dull, continuous pain to a sharp, sudden pain. It can be accompanied by swelling, redness, and tenderness in and around the ear, as well as a feeling of fullness and ringing in the ear. It can develop gradually...

Age: any ageAccociated with 18 diseases

Hearing loss

(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)

Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...

Age: any ageAccociated with 37 diseases

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