Question 1

does mono cause ear pain?

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Ear pain: A lot of things can cause ear pain, including mono.  Interestingly, it is usually not infection of the ear directly, but the swelling and involvement of the throat and tonsils.  The ear pain most people suffer with mono is referred pain from the mouth and throat.

Question 2

need doctor's help! will mono cause ear pain?

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That is possible.: There can be considerable swelling with mononucleosis that can prevent an eustachian tube from properly draining. That could lead to buildup of pressure or fluid in the middle ear.

Question 3

hurts to swallow with ear pain mono?

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Unlikely: It sounds like you have a cold and possibly otitis. Mono is characterized by sore throat, fever, swollen neck lymph nodes, splenomegaly, abnormal liver enzymes, atypical lymphocytosis and a postitive mono serology.

Question 4

how do i help this ear pain. i've never been in so much pain from something. i have mono and the doctor said nothing about ear pain.

Accepted Answer

Referred pain.: If you have mono, severe sore throat can be referred to the ear.

Question 5

i have had a sore throat for 5 days, earache in both ears, fever up to 103, chills, body aches, and flu and strep was negative. ive had mono before so its likely not that. also my neck is stiff but that may just be the ear probs. any help?

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Fever and URI: Hard to answer without more information but be sure to get re-examined if still ill

Question 6

child ear pain?

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Symptom relief-: You can certainly give your child something like tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen for pain relief, even when they are not running a temperature. Lying flat while sleeping also hurts more, so prop up or sleep reclining. If old enough, sometimes helps to chew to relieve pressure, so gum or chewy candy like gummy bears. Finally, if pain not relieved by simple measures, needs to be seen by doc to see if needs med.

Question 7

is ear pain dangerous?

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That depends: Ear pain should be evaluated.  An ear infection can lead to meningitis, hearing loss, chronic ear drum perforation and other problems.  Some ear infections might be treated without an antibiotic, but that's a decision you should make with your doctor.  Tumors of the throat and tonsil can also cause ear pain, as can sinus infection.  Ifear pain is unexplained and persistant , see an ENT doctor.

Question 8

suffering from ear pain

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Your question is ?: You get the most from this site when you provide background information to support  a related question. Here there is none of either Background information allows a focused answer in the limited space allowed. We have no idea if you stuck an Ice pick in your ear,were exposed to an explosion or might have an infection. You are welcome to start over. Posts are not linked so each must be complete.

Question 9

5 ye old having ear pain.?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Could be infection.  I would check with pediatrician!

Question 10

what causes sharp ear pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: The cause may be an inner ear infection, an infection of the ear canal, etc.

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