If it is painful, you should get your ear examined as soon as possible… there could be an insect in your ear. I am an audiologist and I have seen ants and roaches in people’s ears.
If your ear hurts, and it feels like something is crawling in it, then there is a chance that something is actually inside of your ear. Of course, it could be caused by a number of other things as well. Either way, I’d definitely get it checked out by a doctor if you haven’t already.
It could be an infection. It could also be an insect. See a doctor. They will have medication for an infection or they can peroxide the insect out of your ear (no pain, I promise).
Otitis means ear infection. External otitis is an infection in the external ear canal. Otitis media is an infection in the middle ear space behind the ear drum. Otitis interna is in the inner ear, and typically involves significant hearing loss and/or acute vertigo.
@dimples – please check-in and let us know how you are doing.
Could be as simple as a big ball of hardened wax and hair. Or it could be a family of spiders. If it’s the latter, we’re going to need an update with photos. Thanks.