Question 1

whats it mean when ur ear hurts when u burp?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Ear infection or consider eustachian tube dysfunction.

Question 2

i am 22 y in age and suffering from chronic cold . my ear hurts when i burp or drink . i feel like ear is pushing out because of pressure inside . .

Accepted Answer

Allergies: You probably have allergic rhino sinusitis with, possible additional mild bacterial infection. Go to see a Dr.

Question 3

i have a little pain or pressure in my left ear. hurts when i burp & when i yawn and its been about 6 hours now. i have no voice & im pretty congested?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Probably due to Eustachian tube congestion; this tube connects the inner ear with the back of the nose and throat.  If you have no voice, the cause is much more likely to be viral (ie you don't need antibiotics).  Use Afrin nasal spray over the counter in the left nostril for no more than 3 days to  clear up your ear  Push clears.  Don't take an antihistamine (thickens mucus as side effect).

Question 4

could use your help docs! my ear hurts when i burp or yawn but i recently had a cold. any treatment instead of going to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: The tube that drains mucous from your middle ear is likely swollen due to the cold. It can open and close when you chew or "pop" your ear and such maneuvers allow the air in and the pressure change can be uncomfortable. This will usually resolve over time as the swelling goes down.Ibuprofen should help for the pain.If it in not improving gradually, have it checked.

Question 5

left ear hurts when swallowing or burping after itry to clean my left ear.and i can hear my heartbeat. any fix?

Accepted Answer

Spray of Afrin (oxymetazoline): You may want to try a single spray of afrin (oxymetazoline) in the left nostril.  It should open the eustachian tube, allowing the pressure to equalize.

Question 6

what can i do for the ear pain? it's my right ear  and it hurts when i burp and also i feel like water is in ther.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: apply heat to the ear and take some Tylenol
the best advise to see a doctor for proper evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Question 7

i have had minor sinus swelling over the past few days (allergies). however, now my ear hurts when i yawn or burp, and noises seem a little drowned out. i have had a small fungus in the ear 5 years ago, and have a history of chronic ear infections?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: We can't diagnose over this platform/without examining your ears. This sounds like it could be fluid behind your eardrum, which is common with allergies and other congestion. This can develop into an infection, which is why you should be examined. Sometimes with allergies and fluid like this a nasal spray with a steroid in it (flonase) can help. If it does not, please see your doctor.

Question 8

what causes my ear to hurt when i burp?

Accepted Answer

Otalgia: Burping can cause rushing of air thru the eustachian tube to ear drum(s),  hence the discomfort.

Question 9

my ear feels clogged & hurts when i burp?

Accepted Answer

You might: have an external or middle ear infection.  See your doctor, for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

why does my ear hurt when i swallow      and burp?

Accepted Answer

Throat problem: You  might be having referred pain from your throat.  Your throat may be the source of your ear discomfort.  This can range from a pharyngitis to reflux to another form of inflammation.  It is best for your doc to take a look at you if this continues to bother  you.

What We Treat

Telehealth

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Ear hurts when burping

A member asked:

Whats it mean when ur ear hurts when u burp?

A member asked:

I am 22 y in age and suffering from chronic cold . my ear hurts when i burp or drink . i feel like ear is pushing out because of pressure inside . .

A member asked:

I have a little pain or pressure in my left ear. hurts when i burp & when i yawn and its been about 6 hours now. i have no voice & im pretty congested?

A member asked:

Could use your help docs! my ear hurts when i burp or yawn but i recently had a cold. any treatment instead of going to the hospital?

A member asked:

Left ear hurts when swallowing or burping after itry to clean my left ear.and i can hear my heartbeat. any fix?

A member asked:

What can i do for the ear pain? it's my right ear and it hurts when i burp and also i feel like water is in ther.

A member asked:

I have had minor sinus swelling over the past few days (allergies). however, now my ear hurts when i yawn or burp, and noises seem a little drowned out. i have had a small fungus in the ear 5 years ago, and have a history of chronic ear infections?

A member asked:

What causes my ear to hurt when i burp?

A member asked:

My ear feels clogged & hurts when i burp?

A member asked:

Why does my ear hurt when i swallow and burp?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Patient Care

Partner With Us

HealthTap

Join Us

Get the HealthTap app

Questions?