Earache | De KNO Praktijk Nijmegen
Cause and treatment of pain in one or both ears.
De KNO Praktijk Nijmegen ENT care Throat & voice Coughing Lump in the throat Swallowing difficulties Tonsillitis Voice complaints Nose & sinuses Loss of smell Nasal congestion Nasal polyps Sinusitis Ears & hearing Ear infection Earache Earwax Hearing loss Tinnitus Focus areas Allergy Sleep & snoring The practice For referrers Contact Request a referral NL EN DE Home / Ears & hearing / Earache This page about ears and hearing is still in development. The content is provisional and may change. Ear Earache Cause and treatment of pain in one or both ears. Request a referral Treatment On this page What is earache? Cause Treatment Your care pathway Frequently asked questions What is earache? What is earache? Earache is simply pain in one or both ears. It is a very unpleasant kind of pain. It can be a dull ache, but is often a sharp, piercing pain. The pain may come from the ear itself, but can also be referred from another area, such as the jaw or throat. Cause What causes earache? Earache can be caused by several conditions: Ear infection Earwax Perforation of the eardrum Irritated jaw joint Tumour Treatment What treatments are there for earache? The ENT doctor examines the ear canal and eardrum to determine the cause of the pain. First step Examination of the ear canal and eardrum Otoscopy is used to check for inflammation, infection or other causes. For infection Medication Depending on the cause: pain relief, ear drops or antibiotics. For persistent symptoms Further investigation If the cause is unclear, targeted further investigation follows. What you can expect Your care pathway Your GP refers you; we schedule a first conversation about your earache. The ENT doctor asks exactly where and how the pain occurs, to get a clear picture of your complaint. We examine your ear with otoscopy, and if needed the jaw or throat as a possible source of the pain. We discuss the best treatment, tailored to the cause, and monitor the effect with you. Who treats you One consistent ENT doctor throughout your care You are guided personally, from first consultation through treatment. dr. Anne-Martine de Heer ENT doctor BIG 19066557501 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions {{ f.q }} {{ f.sign }} {{ f.a }} Make an appointment Have you had earache for a while? For an appointment at De KNO Praktijk Nijmegen you need a referral from your GP. Discuss your symptoms with your GP; they assess whether a referral is needed. With the referral, you contact us and we schedule your consultation. Get in touch Other ear complaints How to arrange a referral Discuss your symptoms with your GP Your GP assesses whether a referral is needed Get in touch to schedule your consultation De KNO Praktijk Nijmegen Personal, specialist care in Nijmegen and the surrounding area. Feedback & complaints Privacy notice © 2026 De KNO Praktijk Nijmegen · KvK 68663137 · AGB 22221372
