Watch Out? That ear pain may be a tumour

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Ear Tumour
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Ear Tumour

• Though rare, malignant ear tumours can be
  life-threatening, and hence, need to be treated
  as early as possible. Apart from the pain, the
  symptoms of ear tumour are so subtle that they
  generally go unnoticed in the primary stage of
  the tumour. And when the tumour reaches the final
  stage, it is very difficult to treat it, and it
  causes a lot of unwanted severe health issues as
  well. Hence, it is essential to be aware of the
  symptoms associated with it. Ear tumours or cysts
  can form at any point in or around the ears. Some
  of the most common areas are behind the ears, in
  the ear canal, and in the earlobe. Basically, the
  tumours can occur deep inside the ear as well as
  in the exterior parts of the ear. They can be
  benign or malignant. Benign tumours may not cause
  any uncomfortable symptoms but it is essential to
  get rid of them as they may turn malignant after
  a certain amount of time, or their presence may
  disrupt the normal functioning of the ear.

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Probable causes of an ear tumour

• Experts and researchers have conducted many
  studies, but still have been unsuccessful in
  deciphering the reasons behind the formation of
  cysts and tumours in the ear. But some experts
  have managed to find some links between the oil
  production process of the skin glands and the ear
  tumours. When excessive oil is produced by the
  sebaceous glands of the skin, the oil gets
  accumulated, and along with dead skin cells, it
  forms cysts or tumours which may be benign or
  malignant. Another possible reason could be an
  abnormal overgrowth of the ear bone. Apart from
  this, exposure to cold water is also known to
  contribute to the growth of benign tumours in the
  ear canals.

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Symptoms

• One of the most striking symptoms of ear
  tumour is the presence of small lumps on the
  skin. These lumps normally feel soft, and you may
  notice some change in their appearance,
  frequently. In some cases these lumps just grow
  bigger, and in other cases, they change their
  size randomly. These lumps on the ears can be
  observed easily and can also be felt by the
  fingers when they are behind the ears. Another
  symptom is discomfort and pain in the ears. The
  ear pain could be very severe, chronic, sharp,
  and may be accompanied with swelling and redness
  in the ears. In case the cyst is infected, your
  ears may release pus or certain liquids.
• One of the hazardous ear symptoms is gradual
  hearing loss.

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Symptoms
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• Many people suffering from benign ear tumours
  complain of hearing loss along with pain and
  discomfort in the ear.
• Some people also complain of discomfort while
  listening to loud music or while using
  headphones.
• But it is important for you to note one thing,
  that is, you may or may not observe any symptoms
  or cysts whether they are benign or malignant.
  Hence, it is advisable to go for periodic ear
  check-ups to diagnose the problem as early as
  possible.

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Treatments

• Ear tumours are usually diagnosed during
  usual ear examinations. There are many ways to
  diagnose the presence of tumour or cysts in the
  ear. The first is by observing the ear canals.
  The doctors may observe the ear canals thoroughly
  to spot the cysts in the ear passage or in or out
  of the ears. The doctor may conduct audiometry
  and tympanometry tests to check the hearing
  capacity. In some cases, he may advise you to
  undergo a CT scan. If the person is diagnosed
  with the presence of ear tumour or cyst, the
  doctors first check if the tumour is malignant or
  benign. In case the tumour is benign and does not
  affect the person in any way then no treatment is
  prescribed.

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Treatments
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• If the tumour is benign yet causes infection,
  then the person is prescribed with antibiotics
  till the infection is cured completely. But if
  the tumour is malignant, it has to be removed
  through a surgical procedure. 
• Since ear tumour symptoms are not very
  prominent, it is always advisable to undergo a
  complete routine ear examination to avoid any
  discomforts in the future.

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