A feeling of fullness in the ear
Symptoms
Related diseases
A feeling of fullness in the ear involves a sensation of pressure or blockage within the ear. Common causes include:
- Ear infections: Such as otitis media or otitis externa.
- Earwax buildup: Accumulation of cerumen blocking the ear canal.
- Eustachian tube dysfunction: Issues with the tube that equalizes ear pressure.
- Allergies or sinusitis: Inflammation affecting ear passages.
- Changes in altitude: Such as during airplane travel or mountain climbing.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology