As we all know, earache is the most sudden and unpredictable process, we never know why does it happen and what is the cause of it, but immense pain and irritation is eminent. We often wonder if we have eaten something wrong or something has gotten into our ear. Most of the time earache goes away without any treatment but sometimes it won’t clear until and unless we do something for it to make it disappear. Earache may affect both ears but usually, it will only be on one side. The pain may be sharp, dull, burning and irritating; which may be constant or come and go, time to time. In this article, we are going to discuss about some effective natural home remedies for earache. Although earache is a major issue it is possible to reduce pain with both natural or medical methods. Herbal treatments and home remedies for earache are the best solutions to such problems, but if the case gets worse consulting a doctor would be recommended. Here is the list of best home remedies for earache which can prove to be helpful for you in the unbearable pain of ear.
Ice pack. Using an ice pack is one of the most helpful methods to treat earaches. It should be used in the initial stages of pain. Place an ice pack or cold wet cloth on your ear for 15-20 minutes and it’ll numb the ear pain and reduce inflammation which is causing earache. This should be done abruptly because if it becomes too late, it can cause an infection, which would be bad in the future.
Heating pad. Hold a heating pad or hot cloth against your ear and put some pressure on it for good 20 minutes. The heating pad relaxes the muscles and improves blood flow. When the earache starts, the ear muscles start to stress up a that causes a lot of pain in the whole body sometimes.
Onion as a treatment. Just like the garlic, onion can be a substitute for medical treatment. Take an onion and warm it for a little while in the microwave and then squeeze it and use the drops and put it in the ear and it will help the ear to be relieved soon.
Massaging with Tea Tree oil. As we all know tea tree oil has antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Few drops of warm tea tree oil will work as a magic for earache. It is better to dilute tea tree oil with olive oil or almond oil, 4-5 drops of tea tree oil in 1 ounce of oil are good enough. Put a few drops also massage a bit on the upper level of the ear.
Neck Exercises. Tense muscles around the ear canal can also be a reason for earache. For this, you can practice a few neck exercises. When the muscles around the neck relax it exhibits the ear muscles to relax as well. So exercise can be a pro tip in earache.
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