Otology is the study of the ear and its related diseases. Common ear problems include chronic infection of the ear, hearing loss, vestibular (dizziness) abnormalities, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, and ...

Common reasons include ear infections, a ruptured eardrum, an object stuck in the ear, and more serious conditions like cholesteatoma or CSF leaks. The type of fluid that drains from the ear—whether ...