What do your ears say about your health?

The ears are an important part, helping us to receive sounds from the outside and it is also involved in maintaining balance for our body. So what does it mean when your ears look a little different or are sore, buzzing or itchy? It could be a warning sign of a health problem that you might not think of when you think about it.

Structure of the human ear is divided into 3 parts including:
Outer ear: includes the rim and the outer ear canal. Middle Ear: Consists of the tympanic membrane, tympanic cavity, and eustachian tube. Inner ear: includes the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals. The ear has two important functions: receiving sound and keeping balance for the body. When there are abnormal symptoms in the ear, it often affects the ability to hear and/or balance the body. However, in some cases, ear symptoms can also be a manifestation of medical conditions in other organs and parts of the body.

2.1. What do earlobe wrinkles indicate? Wrinkles on the earlobe are also known as the “Frank sign” (this sign is named after the doctor who first noticed it). This is a diagonal crease in your earlobe that could be a sign of heart disease. Scientists don't know exactly what causes the wrinkle, and not everyone who has it will develop heart disease. But if you notice that you or someone else has a crease in your earlobes, see your doctor to find out what's causing it.

2.2. Wrinkles or small holes around the ears Infants can be born with conditions that affect the way they develop, one of which is Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. This syndrome causes small wrinkles or holes around an infant's ears.
Children with Beckwith-Wiedmann syndrome may also be larger than normal, with a large tongue and low blood sugar. This syndrome does not cause serious health problems for most people. But as a child grows, one side of their body may be larger than the other, and they are more likely to develop certain tumors.

2.3. What do low ears indicate about your health? Two of the common conditions associated with low ear are Down and Turner syndromes. Problems with the chromosomes cause both of these syndromes.
People with Down syndrome also have physical differences and other developmental problems. Turner syndrome can cause problems with the way the head and neck form, as well as problems with growth and puberty.
Two other rare conditions, Shprintzen-Goldberg and Jacobsen syndromes, can also cause ear and developmental problems.
2.4. Lack of outer ear is a manifestation of which health condition? Lack of the outer ear can be a sign of congenital anemia. Doctors aren't sure what causes this condition, but environmental factors and the use of certain medications during pregnancy may play a role.
External ear deficiency can occur on its own or with another genetic condition. In most cases of external ear deficiency, the doctor can perform plastic surgery to shape the outer ear.
2.5. What does abnormal ear shape indicate? Even if the irregularity in ear shape is just a "skin mark" on the ear, it could also be a sign of a problem with the way the kidneys are working. That's because a baby's kidneys and ears develop at the same time. If your doctor notices an unusual ear shape on your newborn, they may want to check your baby's kidneys or do an ultrasound to take a closer look.

2.6. Tinnitus is usually caused by something directly related to your ears, such as earwax buildup or loud ambient noises. But tinnitus can also be a sign of a problem with the joint where your jawbone comes in contact with your skull (temporomandibular joint), or an injury to your neck or head, which can also be caused by a number of factors. other caused.
If you hear ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking or hissing in your ears see your doctor to find out what's going on in your ears.
2.7. Itchy ears A fungal infection or other ear irritation can often cause itchy ears. Another possible reason for itchy ears is psoriasis, which occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your skin. It can be very painful if you have an injury on your ear, where the skin is thin.
Psoriasis can occur outside and inside your ears and can lead to a build-up of dead skin that makes it harder for you to hear. There is no cure for psoriasis, but your doctor can help you manage the symptoms of the disease.

2.8. Ear pain Ear pain can be a sign of an ear infection, a throat infection, an accumulation of earwax or abnormal fluid in the ear, an abscessed tooth, or it could be from grinding your teeth. See your doctor if you have ear pain that doesn't improve for a day or so, or is accompanied by a fever, vomiting, sore throat, ear discharge, or swelling around the ear.
You should also call your pediatrician if your child under 6 months cries continuously and you think they may have an earache.
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Reference source: Webmd.com