Having an ear infection can be painful. And if you haven’t dealt with the discomfort of an ear infection since you were a ...

Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis — or CNH for short — is a condition that affects your outer ear. You’ll see inflammation and a small hard bump on the ear cartilage. It's also called Winkler's ...

As a dog owner, you want your best friend to be stress-free and relaxed, not rubbing his ears on the living room rug, shaking his head or pawing his ears to stop the itching. You know he is ...

Perichondritis is an infection that occurs in the tissue of the cartilage located in your outer ear, which is called the auricle or pinna. The infection itself is sometimes referred to as auricular ...

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Pain behind the ear can happen due to infections, nerve issues, or jaw problems.Occipital neuralgia causes sharp pain that can occur when you ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you have been spending a lot of time at the pool or the beach, keep in mind, while a dip in the water can be very inviting, it might also be inviting some serious pain in ...

Early symptoms of relapsing polychondritis include sudden pain in cartilage, ear swelling, joint inflammation, and eye problems. Although polychondritis is not currently curable, treatment helps ...

In the inner ear, there are two different types of sensory cells that are responsible for hearing. An MHH research team has now identified the molecular switch for the formation of these inner and ...