Question 1

piecing pain in ear and around it that comes and goes?

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: It could be due to a problem within your ear, in the joints of your jaw or due to nerve problems. See ENT and get it checked out.

Question 2

how to stop pain in ear from ear plug?

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Change the plug: Pain in the ear canal from an ear plug most likely results from a minor injury to the skin of the canal wall.  The size and shape of the ear plug is probably resulting in a superficial abrasion of the skin.  Visiting an audiologist for a proper fitting of an ear plug may cost more but that specialist can give you the most precise and hopefully most painless fitting.

Question 3

pain in ear after playing tennis?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: Infections ( internal or external) and TMJ problems can cause pain. Playing tennis can cause sweating which combined with wax could lead to an infection or clinching your jaws can aggravate a TMJ condition. We're you losing ? See your doctor for answers.

Question 4

i've got an earache and i think it might be swimmer's ear. what should i do?

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Get checked out!: Have your doctor or urgent care check it out and make the diagnosis.  If you've had same symptoms before with diagnosis then that's probably what it is.  Your doctor can give you ear drops to take care if it.  No swimming until it clears and keep ears dry.  Wear plugs in pool or shower.

Question 5

33 yr. old female. pain in ear, hurts when i chew, yawn, etc. what could be the cause?

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Temporal mandibular: joint dysfunction, or inflammation of the joint where the jaw or mandible is attached to the skull will cause pain with chewing, etc.  This is often caused by clenching the teeth, excessive chewing hard foods, or poor alignment of the teeth.  Take ibuprofen for a few days, stop chewing gum or hard foods.  If it doesn't improve, see your dentist for assessment and possible bite guard for sleeping.

Question 6

high pitch ringing in ears along with fullness, earache, and dizziness. what are the possible problems?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: Tinnitus or ringing in the ears has many possible causes and infection is one of them.  As the infection resolves, so should the tinnitus. See your ear nose and throat physician to evaluate the ringing in your ears.

Question 7

fluid in ear. been trying many different things for relief. woke up in middle of night with deep sharp pain in ear. what will help the pain?

Accepted Answer

Try this: get a clean sock, about 1/2 cup uncooked rice, tie it in a knot, heat in microwave about 30 seconds. The warmth usually helps. Get check soon, sooner if symptoms worsen.

Question 8

what causes fast aching pain in ear lobe?

Accepted Answer

Infection : The only thing that causes pain in the ear lobe is an infection. As the ear lobe is just skin and connective tissue, mostly fat, there isn't much that can go wrong other than infection.

Question 9

i have pressure/pain in ear after a airline landing?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Eustachian tube dysfunction is the inability to equalize effectively when there are pressure changes such as airplane flights. If you can yawn or swallow to open up your eustachian tube and equalize, that is the most simple solution. Some people will use over-the-counter decongestantl to help with hopeful quick success. If this does not work, you see an md to ensure nothing worse is happening.

Question 10

can pain and roaring sound in ear be an earache?

Accepted Answer

Roaring earache.: A roaring sound and pain in your ear needs immediate evaluation. Do not delay. It will not go away on its' own and will become worse.

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