Search results for ear
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Glue ear
Find out what glue ear is, what causes it, what a GP can do to help, and how it's treated.
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Mastoiditis
Find out about mastoiditis, a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear.
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Perforated eardrum
NHS information about perforated eardrum, including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.
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Ménière's disease
Find out more about Ménière's disease, a rare condition that affects the inner ear.
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Cholesteatoma
A cholesteatoma is an uncommon abnormal collection of skin cells inside your ear.
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Early or delayed puberty
Read about the signs of early or delayed puberty, what can cause it and how it can be treated.
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Early menopause
Find out about early menopause, when a woman's periods stop before the age of 45, and the treatment available