Mushrooms Grow in Woman’s Ears! What’s Otomycosis? Know Symptoms of This Fungal Disease
In a video recorded by the doctors with the help of an endoscope, a long, flexible tube with a light and camera at one end, we can clearly see the tiny mushrooms growing inside her ears. The fungus was removed the moment it was detected. Doctors report the mushrooms were caused due to aggravated. Fungal ear infections are known as Otomycosis. These may vary in severity.
If you like Dr Pimple Popper, you might be in intrigued by what this. A woman in Dien Bien Province, Vietnam complained about experiencing pain and itching in her ears. After consulting doctors, the result came out to be shocking. After an examination of her ear canal, the doctors found out the woman had tiny mushrooms growing on the inside of her ears. Using an endoscope, the doctors recorded what was going on inside her ear. 6 Parts of Your Body You Should Never Touch With Your Hands.
A woman in Vietnam has been growing mushrooms in her ears and the video has made us all gasp. In a video captured by the doctors with the help of an endoscope, which is a long, flexible tube with a light and camera at one end, we can clearly see the tiny mushrooms growing inside her ears. The fungus was removed the moment it was detected. Doctors report the mushrooms were caused due to aggravated. Fungal ear infections are known as Otomycosis. These may vary in severity. From Lice to Herpes, 6 Nasty Infections You Can Get From a Salon
Fungus Extraction from Ears. GRAPHIC
What is Otomycosis?
Otomycosis is a fungal infection usually involving the canal that runs from the ear hole to the eardrum. People living in warm, tropical regions suffer this the most. Swimmers and surfers are also prone to this infection. Otomycosis is triggered in summers as the warm weather and humidity work as the perfect breeding ground for fungus. Sometimes the fungus and bacteria come together and cause make the infection more complicated to treat. Ear infections are very common in children and clear out on its own in a few days. But some might turn into something serious.
Symptoms of Otomycosis
- Red earlobes
- Flaky skin on ears
- Dull hearing ability
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Discharge from ears
The chances of infection are higher if there is not enough ear wax to protect the ears. If you notice any of these symptoms, we recommend you go get it checked asap.
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