Severe ear pain, pressure, or sudden discomfort can signal an infection or another condition that needs prompt medical attention. ER of Fort Worth provides 24/7 emergency evaluation for ear pain, helping identify the cause of your symptoms and determine the appropriate treatment.
Don’t let worsening ear pain go unchecked. Our emergency team is available day and night to evaluate your symptoms and provide appropriate care.
Ear pain can result from an infection, inflammation, an injury, or problems affecting nearby areas such as the throat or jaw. Some symptoms need prompt medical evaluation to identify the cause and reduce the risk of complications.
Visit ER of Fort Worth for assessment if you experience:
Seek emergency evaluation immediately for swelling or redness behind the ear, sudden hearing loss, or severe pain after an injury.
Identifying the source of ear pain helps determine the appropriate treatment. Common causes include:
A middle ear infection can cause deep ear pain, pressure, fever, and temporary changes in hearing. It may develop during or after a respiratory infection.
An infection of the ear canal may cause pain, itching, discharge, or discomfort when touching or moving the outer ear. Water exposure and irritation can contribute to this condition.
Excessive earwax can create a feeling of fullness, discomfort, ringing, or reduced hearing. A clinician can assess whether wax buildup is responsible for your symptoms.
An injury, sudden pressure change, or object inserted into the ear can damage sensitive structures. Severe pain, bleeding, or sudden hearing changes after an injury require prompt evaluation.
Pain felt in the ear may originate from another area, including the throat, teeth, jaw, or surrounding tissues. An examination can help determine whether the ear itself is the source.
Our emergency team assesses your symptoms and medical history to identify the likely cause and determine whether further testing or treatment is necessary.
Your provider asks when the pain began, how severe it is, and whether you have fever, hearing changes, discharge, dizziness, or a recent injury.
The provider examines the ear and surrounding areas, including the ear canal and eardrum when visible, to look for signs of infection, inflammation, blockage, or injury.
Depending on your symptoms, the medical team may recommend further evaluation or diagnostic testing. Laboratory tests or imaging may be considered if a more serious infection, injury, or another underlying condition is suspected.
Based on the findings, your provider explains the available treatment options, provides appropriate symptom management, and determines whether follow-up with an ear, nose, and throat specialist is necessary.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause, severity of symptoms, and examination findings.
Avoid inserting cotton swabs or other objects into the ear. Do not use ear drops if an eardrum injury is possible unless a healthcare professional confirms they are safe.
At ER of Fort Worth, your visit starts with a review of your symptoms, vital signs, and a focused ear examination to help identify the cause of your pain.
If needed, our board-certified emergency physicians may recommend laboratory testing or imaging to investigate underlying conditions. Based on your evaluation, we’ll explain the findings, provide appropriate treatment, and guide you on any necessary follow-up care.
Do not ignore severe ear pain, sudden hearing changes, fever, or symptoms that are getting worse. Visit ER of Fort Worth for prompt medical evaluation and guidance on the right next steps.
ER of Fort Worth: 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117 Fort Worth, TX 76244
Call: 817-945-4200 | Open 24/7
ER of Fort Worth provides 24/7 emergency evaluation for severe ear pain, suspected ear infections, ear injuries, and related symptoms. Visit our facility at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244.
Seek prompt medical attention for severe or worsening pain, high fever, ear drainage, swelling behind the ear, or pain after an injury. Sudden hearing loss also requires urgent medical evaluation.
Yes. Some ear infections can cause fever, pressure, and temporary changes in hearing. Sudden or significant hearing loss should be assessed urgently because other conditions may cause similar symptoms.
No. Treatment depends on the type of infection and its severity. Antibiotics may be appropriate for certain bacterial infections, while viral conditions require different management.
Yes. The ER of Fort Worth is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can walk in for emergency evaluation of severe or worsening ear pain.
