A patient recently visited our clinic with sudden severe ear pain, discomfort, and a sensation of something moving inside the ear. On examination, a live cockroach was found inside the ear canal. The insect was carefully removed using specialized ENT instruments under direct visualization, providing immediate relief.

A live insect in the ear can cause intense pain, buzzing sounds, irritation, hearing blockage, and, in some cases, injury to the ear canal or eardrum if not managed properly.

What should you do if an insect enters your ear?

• Do not insert cotton buds, tweezers, pins, or other objects into the ear.
• Avoid attempting to remove the insect yourself.
• Seek prompt evaluation by an ENT specialist for safe removal.

Early treatment helps prevent complications such as ear canal injury, infection, bleeding, or damage to the eardrum.

If you or your child experiences sudden ear pain, a sensation of movement in the ear, or suspect an insect or foreign body in the ear, consult Dr. Seema Gupta, ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon in Thane, for expert diagnosis and safe treatment.