Question 1

can a ear infection cause dry mouth or anything symptoms?i dont believe so just wondering possibly?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: Not dry mouth, no. It may cause ear pain, sore throat, tinnitus, fullness in ear, temporary hearing changes.

Question 2

could an inner ear infection cause the roof of your mouth to "tickle"?

Accepted Answer

No: The ear infection dose not cause itching in  roof of mouth ,it cause pain on side of ear.

Question 3

can a swimmers ear infection cause bad breath if the drainage comes down to your throat i have a disgusting taste in my mouth and ear drainage and the drainage stinks?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible if you have sinusitis at the same time which can cause post nasal drainage. The ear infection alone should not cause post nasal drainage and bad breath.

Question 4

lightheaded. gets worse if i turn my head to the side making me feel.as if i am about to faint. could this be caused by an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Possible : Need to check your carotid  arteries .May need  vascular evaluation.

Question 5

have fluid feeling in my ear that moved to my head and it moves from side to side and sometimes cause pressure, can this be effusion from my previous ear infection i had in the past, had this fluid for a while now?

Accepted Answer

Those nasty ears!: The answer to your question is, yes-it can be left over effusion from a previous infection. This can feel better or from one time to another because of Eustachian tube dysfunction/involvement.  But there are many other things it can be as well, such as recurring infection, primary Eustachian tube dysfunction,  allergies, Covid-19, sinusitis,  mastoiditis...
What this all means-GET CHECKED OUT!

Question 6

can ear infection cause pain on head?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ear infections can cause headaches, but they can also produce other complications. It is always best to check with your doctor.

Question 7

will an ear infection cause pain in the lower teeth?

Accepted Answer

It can: Pain from the ears is often referred to the mouth due to the proximity of the associated nerves.

Question 8

every few weeks my ear will hurt a bit. not bad just bugs me. what can cause this? ear infection? i do have bad teeth on that side too. but dnt hurt

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Bad teeth gingivitis or dental caries can cause multiple problems including infection to the adjoining structures. While you should get your ears checked for possible infection or fluid build up, make sure you get your teeth checked every six months.

Question 9

can an ear infection or sinusitis  cause head jerking\ twitching?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If we are talking about an infant sometimes occasionally pulling on the ears may be symptom. There are "tics" which are usually twitching, eye blinking which if worsens may suggest something more serious(unrelated to the ear infection).This condition should be evaluated by a neurologist. Allergies which can lead to sinusitis can cause nose twitching because of the itchy nose.

Question 10

can an ear infection cause swollen tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Upper respiratory infections of all types can cause swelling of the tonsils, which are actually specialized for helping grow the cells that fight infection. The inner ear, or eustachian tube, can be thought of as part of the upper respiratory tract. Also, inflammation in the tonsils can actually lead to the blockage and fluid buildup that eventually leads to ear infection.

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Can a ear infection cause dry mouth or anything symptoms?i dont believe so just wondering possibly?

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Could an inner ear infection cause the roof of your mouth to "tickle"?

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Can a swimmers ear infection cause bad breath if the drainage comes down to your throat i have a disgusting taste in my mouth and ear drainage and the drainage stinks?

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Lightheaded. gets worse if i turn my head to the side making me feel.as if i am about to faint. could this be caused by an ear infection?

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Have fluid feeling in my ear that moved to my head and it moves from side to side and sometimes cause pressure, can this be effusion from my previous ear infection i had in the past, had this fluid for a while now?

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Can ear infection cause pain on head?

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Will an ear infection cause pain in the lower teeth?

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Every few weeks my ear will hurt a bit. not bad just bugs me. what can cause this? ear infection? i do have bad teeth on that side too. but dnt hurt

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Can an ear infection or sinusitis cause head jerking\ twitching?

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Can an ear infection cause swollen tonsils?

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