Benign ear cysts are noncancerous lumps or growths within the canal of the ear, pinna, or other parts of the ear. Sebaceous cysts are the most common cysts seen in the ear. They are bulging, sac-like ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Pain behind the ear can be caused by infections, nerve irritation, or jaw ...

A man was told that his ear infection was actually a sign of a rare brain tumor. David Dingley, 76, noticed he wasn’t hearing properly in June 2023, but assumed he had a bad cold. His earing issues ...

For Stephen Greene, an attorney and father of two, the first symptoms of a brain tumor were subtle — and not obviously linked. He first noticed a tingling on the right side of his tongue and a slight ...

When Claire Burnight, 24, started hearing a whooshing sound in her right ear, she made an appointment with an ENT doctor—but they didn’t think much of it. Given that she’s young, active, and generally ...

A man was told that his ear infection was actually a sign of a rare brain tumor. David Dingley, 76, noticed he wasn't hearing properly in June 2023, but assumed he had a bad cold. His hearing issues ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Earwax buildup can cause crackling sounds in the ear. Swallowing, chewing, ...