Question 1

why would an adult have an earache for 4 months?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged earache: Hello, if you are having prolonged ear pain, it may be related to your TMJ joint. Since the jaw joint is so close to the ear canal, pain from the joint is often referred to the ear. Check with your doctor. There are many possible causes and a detailed history and physical will help identify the cause and thus the treatment.

Question 2

adult with a severe earache, what will the dr. do to fix it?

Accepted Answer

All depends: The answer depends on the cause. It may be due to an ear problem. Not always the case. Start by seeing a doctor so that it gets fixed.

Question 3

what can be the cause of a dull earache and tired, dry eyes

Accepted Answer

Viral: Most likely a viral infection.

Question 4

can an earache with dulled hearing be a symptom of an infected tooth or gums?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: I always hesitate to say "never, " but i don't believe I have heard impaired healing as a symptoms of a tooth infection.  Ear pain is quite common, however.  The pain can be a referred pain, or be originating in the jaw joint just in front of the ear.  Best way to investigate is to have the teeth looked at by a dentist or see an ENT for your ears.

Question 5

i have had a sharp throat pain for about a week on the right side,  but i don't feel ill otherwise. a mild dull earache just developed. what shd i do?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral pain: You should see an ENT doctor to r/o R peritonsillar abscess. The ear pain on the same side is a referred pain from your throat.

Question 6

i have had an earache in my ear for a while now. it is not painful, just a constant dull, warm feeling. i also havestiffness in my neck and shoulder. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

OTALGIA: Neck stiffness can be associated with ear infection. Why don't you check it out?  Otherwise take analgesic or nsaids.

Question 7

i am exp earache (quality: dull or aching sensation) (mild)  and sore throat. intermittently. moves left to right. doc 2wks ago -virus. normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: Looks like middle ear infection together with pharyngitis, usually viral, but secondary bacterial infection may ensue. Kindly revisit your doctor for a second look as you may need antibiotics, meanwhile saline nasal washes and salt water gargles would help decongest the area, and take pain killers as needed, good luck

Question 8

good day i have little round sores with a yellow center at the back of my throat, earache just on right side, a dull headache and body aches since saturday.  woke up sweating during the night (unfortunately don't have a thermometer to measure fever)?

Accepted Answer

Throat: You may have Strep Throat. See a Doctor immediately or go to the Emergency Room of your hospital.

Question 9

adult, earache, clr drainage, pain, dizzy, some throat pain under ears, low fever(new), no ins.  home remedy? for over a week. thank you!

Accepted Answer

No home remedy: I am afraid no home remedy is likely to help you. You probably have an infection in the outer ear or probably in middle ear with a ruptured ear drum.It needs to be treated with antibiotic ear drops or oral antibiotics. Both of these need a prescription from a doctor. If you don't have an insurance then go to County Hospital Urgent Care or Emergency room.

Question 10

tender area behind left ear with slightly raised lump on the mastoid bone and dull earache with tenderness in ear canal.  is this dangerous/serious?

Accepted Answer

Mastoiditis: You need to be seen and examined, preferably by an ENT doctor.  This could be very severe and dangerous and you should go asap.  Good luck and hope this improves quickly.

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Why would an adult have an earache for 4 months?

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Adult with a severe earache, what will the dr. do to fix it?

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What can be the cause of a dull earache and tired, dry eyes

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Can an earache with dulled hearing be a symptom of an infected tooth or gums?

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I have had a sharp throat pain for about a week on the right side, but i don't feel ill otherwise. a mild dull earache just developed. what shd i do?

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I have had an earache in my ear for a while now. it is not painful, just a constant dull, warm feeling. i also havestiffness in my neck and shoulder. what could it be?

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I am exp earache (quality: dull or aching sensation) (mild) and sore throat. intermittently. moves left to right. doc 2wks ago -virus. normal?

A member asked:

Good day i have little round sores with a yellow center at the back of my throat, earache just on right side, a dull headache and body aches since saturday. woke up sweating during the night (unfortunately don't have a thermometer to measure fever)?

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Adult, earache, clr drainage, pain, dizzy, some throat pain under ears, low fever(new), no ins. home remedy? for over a week. thank you!

A member asked:

Tender area behind left ear with slightly raised lump on the mastoid bone and dull earache with tenderness in ear canal. is this dangerous/serious?

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