Did you know that your ears can give you a clue about your health?
Here is what your ears say about your health.
1. Ringing ears
Ever experienced this condition? Well, it is associated with insomnia. Dr Shapiro recommends that you see a doctor when you have noticed the sign.
“It can really make people anxious and cause insomnia. It’s always good to have the ears checked by a doctor, and also consider getting an audiogram (a formal hearing test) to make sure there is no abnormality in ear function," says Dr Nina Shapiro, a professor of neck and head surgery at UCLA.
2. Creased earlobes
Creases can appear on any part of your body and are signs of ageing. But creases that manifest on the ears should raise your eyebrows.
Dr Shapiro notes that it could be a sign of cardiac issues including chest pain.
“It is just one marker and it should simply encourage one to incorporate healthy habits, see one’s doctor for regular checkups, and be vigilant for any potential signs and symptoms of cardiac issues, [such as] shortness of breath, chest pain, and exercise intolerance,” says Dr Shapiro.
3. Earache
You should never ignore this one as well. It could mean a lot of things like a sign that you are about to fall victim to a toothache, sore throats or even a tumour is growing in your body. We can only advise you to see a doctor for a checkup.
4. Itchy ears
This could indicate you have fungus buildup or even eczema.