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  • Ear infections

    Find out about ear infections, which are very common, particularly in children. See a GP if the infection does not settle in a couple of days.

  • Earwax build-up

    Find out more about what problems a build-up of earwax can cause, why it happens, and what can be done about it.

  • Earache

    Find out about earache and ear pain, a common condition, particularly in young children. It's not usually a sign of anything serious, but it can be painful.

  • Glue ear

    Find out what glue ear is, what causes it, what a GP can do to help, and how it's treated.

  • Mastoiditis

    Find out about mastoiditis, a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear.

  • Perforated eardrum

    NHS information about perforated eardrum, including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.

  • Ménière's disease

    Find out more about Ménière's disease, a rare condition that affects the inner ear.

  • Cholesteatoma

    A cholesteatoma is an uncommon abnormal collection of skin cells inside your ear.

  • Early or delayed puberty

    Read about the signs of early or delayed puberty, what can cause it and how it can be treated.

  • Early menopause

    Find out about early menopause, when a woman's periods stop before the age of 45, and the treatment available