Lately, my ears have been feeling really itchy, and it's quite bothersome. I'm pregnant, and I'm wondering if this could be related. Is it possible for pregnancy hormones to cause itchy ears?
Pregnancy me pure body ki skin thodi dry ho jati hai, isiliye kaan me bhi khujli hoti hai. Gently massage the outer ear with a little warm mustard oil or coconut oil before sleeping. But remember, never put any sharp pin or matchstick inside the ear, it is very unsafe.
Oh god, this actually happened to me too, yaar! I thought I was going crazy, but my gynac said body retention of fluids and dry skin makes your ears super itchy. I just used a mild moisturizer on the outside, and it stopped after a few weeks.
Before you book an expensive ENT specialist appointment or buy costly ear drops, check if it's just normal seasonal dryness or minor pregnancy swelling. I saved a lot of consultation fees by just mentioning such minor issues during my regular gynaecologist visits instead of visiting separate clinics.
Estrogen surges during pregnancy can cause the skin inside the ears to become dry or even swell slightly, leading to that itchy feeling. My doctor explained that as long as there is no pain, discharge, or hearing loss, it's a harmless symptom. Avoid over-the-counter ear drops without consulting your practitioner first.
Yes, hormonal changes can cause dryness and itching inside the ears during pregnancy. Try putting a drop of coconut oil on a cotton swab and gently applying it on the outer ear.
According to my pregnancy tracker app, increased blood flow and estrogen levels can cause sensitive skin and dryness in the ear canal. It is listed as one of those weird but harmless symptoms. Just keep track of it, and if it leaks any fluid, log it and show it to your doctor.
