Pregnancy problems...Ear infections

Pregnancy problems...Ear infections











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Pregnancy problems...Ear infections
Posted on 3rd November 2016

Pregnancy can cause women to have all sorts of symptoms. Not every woman experiences the same symptoms. However, some symptoms are dependent on the stage of pregnancy. For example, some of the most common symptoms during the first trimester include nausea and fatigue. Symptoms might also including lower back pain or having a chronic stuffy nose.
Having these feelings aren’t usually anything to be worry about, but when women come down with an illness, such as an ear infection during pregnancy, this could be cause for concern.
Besides the typical symptoms of pregnancy, some women experience ear infections. It is actually quite common for pregnant women to experience ear infections.  Women who are already prone to getting earaches will most likely get them during pregnancy. Getting an ear infection can happen during any trimester and can be the result of any of the following occurrences:
  • Coming down with a cold
  • Having allergies
  • Getting a sinus infection
  • Adenoid infections
  • Earwax buildup in the ear
  • Increased pressure on the ear from sleeping
During an ear infection, inflammation causes a blockage of the eustachian tubes. Fluid then builds up in the center of the ear causing pain, discomfort, and sometimes temporary mild hearing loss.
My advise
1...    Earache is a very common condition and causes pain in your ear. The pain may be achy, piercing or burning, and it can affect just one or both ears...  The condition is usually caused by a minor infection in one or more parts of the ear, and is not usually anything to be concerned about. 
2....   Many factors might cause ear infections 
a...     Pathogens:::Ear infections may occur when pathogens like bacteria or viruses find a way into the ear. These pathogens might cause common illnesses such as excess mucus, cold, allergies, sinus infections, and swollen adenoids, causing inflammation.
The inflammation leads to blockage in the Eustachian tubes (the tube that connects the middle ear and the pharynx). This blockage causes fluid build-up in the middle ear, resulting in an infection. It might lead to a temporary hearing loss in some cases 
b....   Other causes :: i....A build-up of ear wax      ii...The pressure created on the ear while resting or sleeping on the side
Ear infections may be acute or chronic. Acute infections are painful but remain only for a short period. Chronic infections recur and may lead to permanent damage in the inner and middle ears
If you have been experiencing chronic ear infections, you could be at a greater risk of ear infection during pregnancy.
3...    There are several symptoms of an ear infection.
a...     Earaches, which are severe and feel like a throbbing inside the ear
b.....   Hearing loss      c...Headache
d...     Fluid discharge from the ear
e...     A feeling of pressure inside the ear
f...     Swelling in the inner or middle ear
4....   Infections usually clear on their own. If they are mild and occur for the first time, you may follow some home remedies. However, if the infection is chronic and does not clear, you may require medical assessment.
5...   The tried-and-tested home remedies could be a better option
a...    Vinegar:::Both apple cider vinegar and white vinegar are known to be good fighters for all kinds of fungus . Vinegar works on the fungus and might remove it during the drainage process.
  • Take one teaspoon each of vinegar and water and mix well.
  • Lie down on your side such that the infected ear is on the top.
  • Now soak a cotton plug into the mixture and put it over the infected ear.
  • Let it be there for about 15 minutes and then remove the liquid by turning your head in the opposite direction.
  • Air-dry your ear completely.
  • If you do it twice a day, you might get rid of the infection within 2 or 3 days.
You may also put the mixture into the ear using a dropper. Squirm and then put some cotton in the ear. Let it remain for 15 minutes and then take away the cotton. Clean the ear using earbuds. Anecdotal evidence says these could help.
b...   Salt bag or warm water::Earache due to cold or sinus could be relieved by placing a warm salt bag or warm water bottle on the infected ear. It is a traditional remedy that might work as a hot compress.
c..     Garlic oil:::Garlic has antibacterial properties that could ward off the ear infection. Some believe that putting around three drops of garlic oil into the infected ear using a Q-tip might help. It is a safe remedy, but if the infection is severe, you may not know it will pass with this remedy.
6...   Precautions to keep infections away
  • Avoid the entry of water into your ears. Water in the ears may increase the microbial content as it makes the ear moist.
  • Clean your ears periodically using cotton swabs to maintain hygiene.
  • Do not put earplugs if the ache is due to wax build-up. The cotton plugs may push the wax further into the ear, increasing the pressure and pain in the ear.
  • Ear infections should be treated immediately. Alternative therapies, like homeopathy, may be tried.
7....If you have severe ear infection contact Doctor...ear specialist
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