<unk>  is a general term for inflammation or infection of the ear, in both humans and other animals. When infection is present, it may be viral or bacterial. When inflammation is present due to fluid build up in the middle ear and infection is not present it is considered<unk>  media with effusion. It is subdivided into the following: *<unk>  externa, external<unk> , or "swimmer's ear", involves the outer ear and ear canal. In external<unk> , the ear hurts when touched or pulled. *<unk>  media, or middle ear infection, involves the middle ear. In<unk>  media, the ear is infected or clogged with fluid behind the ear drum, in the normally air-filled middle-ear space. This the most common infection and very common in babies below 6 months sometimes requires a surgical procedure called myringotomy and tube insertion. *<unk>  interna, or labyrinthitis, involves the inner ear. The inner ear includes sensory organs for balance and hearing. When the inner ear is inflamed, vertigo is a common symptom. Other symptoms in adults include pain and drainage from ear or problems with hearing. Symptoms in children can include excessive crying, touching at ears, drainage, and fever. Treatment can range from increasing fluids and over the counter medicine to manage symptoms to antibiotics prescribed by medical providers.
Otitis
Chorditis
Rhinitis
Posthitis
Pouchitis
Placentitis
Orchitis
Chondritis