Ear infections are common in kids, but it can be jarring when you suddenly develop one as an adult. After all, they can be really uncomfortable, and it’s probably been a minute since you’ve had one.

Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they're especially common in children. Learn more about these common infections, their causes, symptoms ...

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An ear infection can present as a dull, persistent ache, and is sometimes accompanied by pressure, discharge, itching, fever or muffled hearing. In more severe cases, the pain can be sudden, sharp and ...