Question 1

left side nose, throat and and ear pain, allergies?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pain is not a common feature of allergies.  If however, the pain is due from congestion (that is, a 'pressure' like pain), than allergies certainly could be the cause.  One sided pain is more often infection.

Question 2

throat and ear pain on only left side - could it be sinus issues?

Accepted Answer

Throat infection?: Sounds like it could be a throat/tonsil infection. May need to get on some antibiotics. Not typical for sinus infection.

Question 3

sinus infection a week ago with omnicef (cefdinir) given and ends tomorrow.  still have low temp, sore throat and ear pain on left side.  wait or back to doc?

Accepted Answer

Call at the least: With the persistence of your symptoms, and only 1 day left of the meds, i would at least call the dr. Who originally examined you.  They can review your chart and make the best decision as to when you should come back in for an second evaluation. Best wishes.

Question 4

i am having left sided ear, throat and head pain. afebrile. not relieved with nsaids. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: The ear discomfort may be referred pain from a viral throat infection and headache associated with the viral respiratory tract infection. If symptoms worsen or if the pain localizes to the ear after the throat improves, see your physician for evaluation. Meanwhile,gargle with salt water take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for relief.

Question 5

have a pain in throat on left side that hurts slightly when i swallow but hurts a lot when i cough. it feels like a tear in my throat. some ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Viral Infection: It is most likely a Viral throat infection. You can take some throat lozenges and over the counter NSAIDs for your symptoms. Your ear pain is likely referred pain from your throat. Your symptoms should get better in 5-7 days. Seek medical attention if you don’t improve by then or get worse in the meantime.

Question 6

i have shingles on left side of my head and neck. can that cause inner ear pain or throat pain on left side of throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The shingles can cause blisters on the ear drum, swelling of your lymph nodes and pain.

Question 7

i have had neck pain on left and right side with slight ear pain that comes and goes sore throat that comes and goes what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pharyngitis: Most times, acute pharyngitis (infection of the back of the throat) are caused by viruses or bacteria.  Symptoms of these infections include, but are not limited to:  1)  sore throat, 2) runny nose, 3) cough, 4) sinus pressure, 5) otalgia (ear pain), 6) fever, 7) fatigue, 8) neck discomfort.  Best to give it time and push the fluids!  if not improving then you need to see a medical provider!

Question 8

help i have a sore throat on the left side and left ear pain and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Remedy: Hydrate well.   Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several teaspoons of honey into herbal tea  with a squeeze of lemon juice.  Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes).  Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing.  Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.

Question 9

have pain and tightness on left side of center of throat, pain in upper l side of chest and ear pain. could this be thyroid related?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely thyroid: Thyroid problems seldom cause pain like that.  Even if you had a nodule or a thyroid cancer, they may grow and cause a lump, but they do not usually cause pain that radiates up/down like you describe. See your doctor.

Question 10

mild throat pain sits on left of adam's apple.ear pain on same side.been 5 days.smoker for 4yrs.pack a day.nodes in the back of neck painful touched?

Accepted Answer

Onset of infection: Sounds like a throat infection is setting up. The painful nodes are a good sign that your immune system is responding to try and fight the infection, whether it is viral of bacterial. Since it doesn't sound like you are getting much better after 5 days, you need to be checked for strep throat and take antibiotics if you are positive. The other outside possibility at your age is Mono. Get seen!

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Left side nose, throat and and ear pain, allergies?

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Throat and ear pain on only left side - could it be sinus issues?

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Sinus infection a week ago with omnicef (cefdinir) given and ends tomorrow. still have low temp, sore throat and ear pain on left side. wait or back to doc?

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I am having left sided ear, throat and head pain. afebrile. not relieved with nsaids. thoughts?

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Have a pain in throat on left side that hurts slightly when i swallow but hurts a lot when i cough. it feels like a tear in my throat. some ear pain?

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I have shingles on left side of my head and neck. can that cause inner ear pain or throat pain on left side of throat?

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I have had neck pain on left and right side with slight ear pain that comes and goes sore throat that comes and goes what could this be?

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Help i have a sore throat on the left side and left ear pain and fatigue?

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Have pain and tightness on left side of center of throat, pain in upper l side of chest and ear pain. could this be thyroid related?

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Mild throat pain sits on left of adam's apple.ear pain on same side.been 5 days.smoker for 4yrs.pack a day.nodes in the back of neck painful touched?

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