Question 1

my ear hurts when i chew what could  that be it just started  today?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection vs TMJ: Ear infection vs TMJ. See MD, if ear infection may treat with drops or antibiotics. If is TMJ, try soft diet and OTC pain meds. With persistent TMJ symptoms, see TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

Question 2

i'm 18 my ear hurts when i chew and swallow food. i have post nasal drip and it won't go away. is this serious bc i'm worried sick. ?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: Your problem may well lies on your jaws.  Consult your dentist.

Question 3

both the left side of my ear and throat hurts; when i chew, i experience earache, and when i swallow, both my left ear and throat hurts. when i touched the top left side of my head, even just a light one, it stings and hurt so much. any thoughts?

Accepted Answer

: YOU MAY HAVE A TMJ PROBLEM OR A INCORRECT BITE OR BOTH THAT IS CAUSING THE PAIN. I WOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A  ORALFACIAL PAIN SPECIALIST OR AN ORAL SURGEON.

Question 4

pain in my ear and it hurts when i chewing the hurt ear side?

Accepted Answer

TMD: If the pain in your ear is not associated with a hearing loss or drainage and the pain is intensified by chewing, the diagnosis is more like related to your jaw joint or jaw muscles.  Try heat and over the counter pain meds and see your dentist.

Question 5

i got hit in the chin a week ago.  immediately my jaw hurt back by my ears and my ears felt clogged.  it hurts when i chew and my ears still clooged ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Due to irritation of the facial and or trigeminal nerve. Soft foods no gum chewing follow up with your doctor if no better in a few days

Question 6

my ear aches hurts when i swallow and chew what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: With the pain while swallowing, it sounds like eustachian tube dysfunction.  However, chewing causing ear pain sounds like temporomandibular joint pain.  I would see your doctor to discuss it.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

jawbone hurts by ear. hurts when i chew or open my mouth like if i yawn. makes it difficult to eat. had it before a couple myths ago but went away.

Accepted Answer

TMJ: You describe temporomandibular joint pain. See your dentist but beware: many people get better on their own with a little time.  Don't rush into major surgery.

Question 9

my left ear feels stuff and everytime a chew food my ear hurts?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Your eustachian tube may be partially blocked leading to a painless/painful pop ; crack when swallowing (similar to sensation when driving up/down mountain or airplane takeoff/landing). It can be aggravated by allergies and/or upper respiratory infections. You may get some relief w/otc antihistamines ; decongestants. If this doesn't help, go see your family doc for possible middle ear infection.

Question 10

when i chew my right ear hurts (bad pain). it can also happen to my left ear sometimes. the pain only lasts for a day and comes again. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: If chewing leads to ear pain, this is likely due to inflammation in your temporomandibular joint.  The pain you are experiencing in your ear is likely referred pain, from the tm joint.  See your primary care doctor for examination and treatment recommendations.

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My ear hurts when I chew

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My ear hurts when i chew what could that be it just started today?

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I'm 18 my ear hurts when i chew and swallow food. i have post nasal drip and it won't go away. is this serious bc i'm worried sick. ?

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Both the left side of my ear and throat hurts; when i chew, i experience earache, and when i swallow, both my left ear and throat hurts. when i touched the top left side of my head, even just a light one, it stings and hurt so much. any thoughts?

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Pain in my ear and it hurts when i chewing the hurt ear side?

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I got hit in the chin a week ago. immediately my jaw hurt back by my ears and my ears felt clogged. it hurts when i chew and my ears still clooged ?

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My ear aches hurts when i swallow and chew what do i do?

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

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Jawbone hurts by ear. hurts when i chew or open my mouth like if i yawn. makes it difficult to eat. had it before a couple myths ago but went away.

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My left ear feels stuff and everytime a chew food my ear hurts?

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When i chew my right ear hurts (bad pain). it can also happen to my left ear sometimes. the pain only lasts for a day and comes again. is this serious?

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