Ear infections are quite common, especially in children but adults can get them too. There are different parts of your ears ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.

Hansa Bhargava, MD Earaches can be really painful and it's because the fluid behind the eardrum can actually cause pressure on the eardrum that causes a piercing pain. If you've ever sat on flight ...