Question 1

cause of ear and throat fullness? no pain

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Hearing loss?: Fullness in the ear is a non-specific symptom.  It can be secondary to jaw joint problems.  It you have no pain and no recent loss of hearing in that ear, it is very unlikely you have an ear infection.  Fullness in the throat is again very non-specific.  See an ENT doctor for a specific diagnosis.

Question 2

left botton of ear and top of throat feel num?

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Dr. can check throat: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).

Question 3

i have an itch in inner ears and throat, how to treat?

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See your doctor: Your symptoms may be related to infection either viral or bacterial or allergies.  You may have external otitis and a doctor need to see it , make a diagnosis and treat it. Your doctor can screen you for strep, mono, and flu as well and discuss allergies, sinusitis, and more.

Question 4

i'm not sure what else it could be because my throat and ears hurt also?

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Question 5

is it a health concern when an ear has a hole inside to a point that something can go through to the throat?

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Umm: A hole in ear drum will allow medicine or liquid to drain into your throat.  The only real health concerns are getting water in ear causing infection. And hearing loss from the hole.  You should see an ENT doc to check it out!

Question 6

when i get random sore throats. one of my ear inside starts to feel weird and hurts for awhile. what's going on? and how you treat it.

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Referred otalgia: Pain in the throat can be referred to the ear via arnold's nerve. This is called referred otalgia (ear pain). The way to treat this is to treat the underlying throat issue. If it is random.. It may be acid reflux. It could also be sinus drainage. If you have  persistent/continuous sore throat and ear pain with a history of smoking - see your ENT for evaluation of your throat to rule out cancer.

Question 7

the whole right side of my head hurts. my ear hurts. the right side of my throats hurts. the skin covering the right side of my head is tender. ?

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Side of head tender: You likely have a form of infection in your throat, right ear, sinusitis, or even a tonsil abscess. You should seek medical evaluation and treatment now.

Question 8

been feeling dizzy/lighthead off and on for past week. nasal passages dry, throats dry, but head feels a little stuffy and ear full off and on. 34yo f?

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Evaluation: Please consult a physician to provide more information for diagnosis and treatment. It could be URI, fluid in middle ear, sinusitis to mention some possibilities.

Question 9

sudden localized pain on l side throat, 24 hours after onset l ear begin to hurt. 72 hours later still painful, hurts to touch, all of l side uncomfy ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It could be a tonsil infection that is spreading to the lymph node on that side or even to the deeper tissues in the back of the throat.  If you have severe pain, trouble opening your mouth all the way, fever or it sounds like you have marbles in your mouth while you're talking then I would go to an urgent care now.

Question 10

had cold few week back, that cleared, now i have a blocked nose on and off, feels like my throats full of mucus, ears abit crackly and a little wet.

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Likely sinusitis: Your symptoms are suggesting sinusitis, which is most of the times viral and symptom control may suffice- for example nasal saline, Acetaminophen/ibuprofen, Claritin. If symptoms persist over 5-7 days or worsen suddenly see your physician.

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Sudden localized pain on l side throat, 24 hours after onset l ear begin to hurt. 72 hours later still painful, hurts to touch, all of l side uncomfy ?

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