Spider Found Crawling in Woman's Ear After Hearing Abnormal Sounds
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
A woman in Taiwan sought medical help after experiencing "abnormal sounds" in her left ear for four days, only to discover that a small spider had crawled inside and shed its exoskeleton. Doctors successfully removed the spider using a suction tube, relieving the woman of her symptoms. Foreign objects in the ear, including insects, are not uncommon for ear, nose, and throat specialists, with insects accounting for around 14 to 18% of cases. If you suspect a bug in your ear, it is advised not to poke or prod it with a Q-tip, but rather seek professional medical assistance.