Woman had an itchy ear. She discovered a spider's nest inside in terrifying ordeal

A spider had set up a nest inside the woman's ear. (Representational)

A UK woman lived through every nightmare imaginable when she unearthed a spider nursery thriving within the confines of her ear canal. The spine-tingling incident, captured in a viral video, sheds light on the harrowing experience of waking up to a "crackling" sound only to realize it wasn't loose wax but a brood of eight-legged invaders setting up residence.

Lucy Wild, a 29-year-old mother of three from Cheshire, initially brushed off the odd sensation in her ear as a mere annoyance. However, as the day progressed, so did her unease. Armed with a Smartbud, an electronic ear-cleaning device equipped with a camera, Wild delved into the mystery.

The unsettling truth revealed itself – a spider had infiltrated her ear. In a panic, she sought help, resorting to warm olive oil and a call to the UK emergency number.

Despite successfully extracting the arachnid, Wild's relief was short-lived. The aftermath resembled a horror movie plot twist. A later bout of ear pain led to a second investigation with the Smartbud, unveiling a black mass inside her ear.

A visit to the hospital's ear, nose, and throat department delivered a diagnosis that sent shivers down her spine – a spider's nest had taken root. The revelation left both Wild and medical professionals astonished.

The process of removing the spider's nest turned out to be a nightmarish ordeal. Suctioning the interior of her ear became a painful procedure, with Wild describing it as "the most excruciating pain" she had ever endured.

The intensity was such that she vomited during the process, equating it to the agony of childbirth or a C-section. Despite the apparent success of the procedure, Wild couldn't shake the fear that lingering horrors might still be concealed within.

Wild now advocates for vigilance and recommends investing in tools like Smartbud to monitor ear health.