I am a 60+ woman who has had what I call hot ear syndrome for years. It's usually just my right ear that gets hot in the evening, although there have been times both ears were hot. Usually lasts from 1-2 hours. No other symptoms, although sometimes I feel my BP is up and when I check and it is. I do have hypertension and I am on a beta blocker and ace inhibitor. I believe the hot, red ear may be related to hormones, but no proof. I do have hypothyroidism and the hypertension and hypothyroidism began about at the same time. Maybe there's a link. My doctor doesn't know why my ear gets red and hot, but he's had other patients with the same thing. I'm glad I found this site. I've never been embarrassed about my ear problem and would encourage others not to worry about what others think. After all, some people sweat excessively, have bad breath and like problems. A red ear isn't so bad socially.
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I am a 60+ woman who has had what I call hot ear syndrome for years. It's usually just my right ear that gets hot in the evening, although there have been times both ears were hot. Usually lasts from 1-2 hours. No other symptoms, although sometimes I feel my BP is up and when I check and it is. I do have hypertension and I am on a beta blocker and ace inhibitor. I believe the hot, red ear may be related to hormones, but no proof. I do have hypothyroidism and the hypertension and hypothyroidism began about at the same time. Maybe there's a link. My doctor doesn't know why my ear gets red and hot, but he's had other patients with the same thing. I'm glad I found this site. I've never been embarrassed about my ear problem and would encourage others not to worry about what others think. After all, some people sweat excessively, have bad breath and like problems. A red ear isn't so bad socially.