ear trauma

Ear is a vital organ which is a common organ to be neglected but can pose severe threat if kept unattended.
Most of us have a tendency to poke our ears with different objects like hair pins , keys and match stick etc. This also gives a sense of pleasure but it can cause problem if this injures the ear passage called external auditory canal and especially the drum known as tympanic membrane. If it hits the canal , it can produce painful condition called otitis externa, but if it hits the ear drum this can puncture it and cause perforation of the tympanic membrane. In patients with diabetes it can cause a serious painful disease. so better avoid fiddling with your ears.