We take care of our hearts, we take care our skin, our teeth… well, what about our ears? Many people neglect their ears every day, without even realizing it.

But trouble with our ears can cause pain, dizziness and balance problems, and ultimately could cause hearing loss. Colds, sinus infections, loud noises or water in the ears (from swimming or just showers and baths) can all lead to ear problems.

Knowing the facts, and having your ears checked regularly, are important to your overall health.

From our health information library

• What's involved in an ear exam?
• Ear infections
• Ear canal problems/swimmer's ear
• Ringing in the ears

In the news

• Ear infection "superbug" showing up in the U.S.

Physicians and services near you

Find specialists in treating ear problems, and related services, at Sutter facilities near you.

• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Berkeley/Oakland
• Camino Medical Group - San Mateo
• Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Palo Alto
• Mlls-Peninsula Health Services - San Mateo
• Santa Cruz Medical Clinic - Santa Cruz
• Sutter North Medical Foundation - Marysville/Yuba City
• Sutter North Medical Foundation - Marysville/Yuba City
• Sutter Express Care Clinics - Sacramento area