Your ear canals are the tube-like passageways that connect your outer ears to your ear drums. In some circumstances, you can develop a type of ear canal infection called external otitis or otitis externa. When external otitis is localized to a...
The ear canal is dark and hard to see into without special tools like an otoscope. Any indication that something unusual is in there, such as unidentified spots, can set off alarm bells. Some causes of spots are not unusual, but others can lead to...
Earwax, or cerumen, is a waxy buildup that is healthy in normal amounts. Typically the ear is self-cleaning, but blockage is possible in the outer ear canal. When you exhibit symptoms, such as earache, partial hearing loss, ringing or noises in...
Newborns often incur injuries during the birth process. Many times injuries occur as the baby passes through the birth canal, the final step before his appearance in the world. Birth canal injuries often occur in large babies, who may not fit well...
The interconnected network of canals that flow in and around the city of Miami, Florida, are home to a variety of fish. Providing a valuable fishing resource for both Miami residents and the many tourists who visit the city each year, these canals...
Although ears play a key role in allowing people to interact with the world around them, most people usually don't notice their ears until they start developing problems. Dry ear canal skin is a seemingly mild problem that could arise from...
Spinal stenosis occurs when a blockage decreases the diameter of the central tunnel that descends through the bones of the spinal column. The narrowed canal can compress the nerves that comprise the spinal cord, which passes through the spinal...
Root canals are procedures used by dentists that involve removing the root and pulp of a tooth, cleaning the cavity and sealing it back up. This process is done on teeth that have become badly infected or decayed. Knowing whether you need a root...
The treatment of tumor of the ear canal depends on the size, location and classification of the tumor. Certain benign tumors don't require treatment, while others require surgery. Certain malignant tumors require radiotherapy, while others only...
Understanding the procedure of a root canal operation helps with recognizing symptoms that appear after the procedure is performed. Teeth have several parts. The white outer surface of a tooth is called enamel. There is another hard layer called...
According to the American Association of Endodontists, several myths exist about root canal treatment: Root canals are painful, cause illness and are no better for you than removing the tooth. The truth is that it is usually a comfortable, safe...
The exterior of a tooth is a hard surface called the enamel. Another layer called dentin is beneath the enamel. The dentin surrounds a core area of soft connective tissue, blood vessels and nerves. This core is called the pulp. It extends from the...
Professional drivers and motorcyclists can suffer from Guyon's canal syndrome, which often occurs due to vibration from the road. Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, Guyon's canal stems from compression of a nerve in your arm. You might feel pain...
Lumbar canal stenosis occurs when the lumbar spinal canal narrows, squeezing the nerves that travel down your legs. As more years pass, the bone and tissue surrounding the canal expand and cause that narrowing; the canal itself is already narrow....
Hood Canal is located in Washington state and is open for shrimp fishing from May to October. Shrimp species found in Hood Canal include spot, coonstripe and pink, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Shrimp is a nutritious...
Most neck pain occurs due to disintegration or the intervertebral discs and stenosis or narrowing of the cervical canal of the neck. Stenosis can cause narrowing of the nerve foramina or canals in the spine leading to pinched and compressed...
Although sticking a cotton swab into the ear to clean out wax is a common practice, the American Academy of Otolaryngology states that this method only pushes the wax further into the ear canal. If too much earwax builds up, it can cause earache,...
Earwax can sometimes be seen on the outside of individual's ear canals. The yellow substance is often associated with poor hygiene in people, but this is a bit exaggerated. In fact, overcleaning the ear can be much more damaging to your ears than...
Occasionally, teeth suffer from excessive decay or cracking, which eventually damages the pulp of the tooth. Damaged pulp is incapable of repairing itself. If left without treatment, an infection starts and a tooth abscess starts. Signs and...
An infected tooth requires immediate attention from a dental professional to prevent the loss of the tooth and other complications. Knowing the signs of an infected tooth can lead to early treatment and resolution of the infection. A tooth can...
Wax buildup is the most common cause of hearing loss for people in the United States, according to MedLine Plus, the online health information network published by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Though a...
A canal wall down mastoidectomy is a significantly more invasive procedure than a canal wall up mastoidectomy, leaving an opening following the operation which exposes your ear canal. If you decide to swim during your recovery, you'll have to take...
Most of us at one time or another suffered the discomfort of a toothache. Who can forget the throbbing pain when eating or when a hot or cold liquid makes contact with your tooth's nerve? The worse type of dental pain results from infection or...
Narrowing of the spinal canal is a condition known as stenosis. Symptoms of the condition include pain and numbness at the site of the stenosis. The condition may also affect the nerves that exit the spine and cause pain, numbness and weakness...
Neck exercises to relieve ear canal pressure can be used in conjunction with medications and your doctor's recommendations when you have ear canal pressure. In addition to pressure caused by ear aches and infections, some canal pressure can result...
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, typically near the base of the neck -- cervical stenosis -- or in the lower back -- lumbar stenosis. This narrowing can affect the spinal cord and nerves, causing numbness, pain and tingling...
Earwax is the cerumen produced within the outer canal to help clean the ear. It acts as an antibacterial agent to protect the ear from pathogens that may cause infection. While earwax usually migrates out of the ear canal, where it dries and then...
Within the last month of pregnancy, changes occur that prepare an unborn baby for delivery. During this time the baby actually changes position and moves lower in your abdomen to a location that will allow the baby to properly pass through the...
Experiencing an abscessed tooth years after you've had a root canal can be a puzzling and alarming experience. You assumed that the root canal and crown took care of the initial problem. This is not always the case, though. That tooth may still be...
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