Symptomatic Disorders of the ear

Question 1

Earache, pain in the ear; also called otodynia.

Answer 1

Otalgia

Question 2

Discharge from the auditory canal; may be serous, bloody, or purulent.

Answer 2

Otorrhea

Question 3

Abnormal sound heard in one or both ears caused by trauma or disease; may be a ringing, buzzing, or jingling.

Answer 3

Tinnitus

Question 4

Dizziness; abnormal sensation of movement when there is none, either of one’s self moving, or of objects moving around oneself. May be caused by middle ear infections or the toxic effects of alcohol, sunstroke, and certain medications.

Answer 4

Vertigo