Ear infections are a commonplace childhood affliction, but they can also happen in adulthood. They come about when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear — which is the section of your ear just behind your eardrum. They can be painful due to inflammation as well as fluid buildup.
Read on for the common signs and symptoms of an ear infection:
1. Earache
You can have an earache in either ear, but thankfully it is rare to have them in both ears at the same time. Earaches are characterized by pain, which varies from person to person. Pain may be constant or have its own ebb and flow; it can also feel dull, sharp, or have a burning sensation; it can also be slight or severe. However, it is safe to say that if you have pain in your ear, you probably have an earache. They develop from ear infections or ear injuries.
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