Question 1

my ear is throbbing with pain on and off but my mom doesn't believe me. is it a ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pain from ear infection is typically constant but might throb intermittently.  I take it that you are younger by the way you posted the question; kids and adolescents are prone to ear infections but also to dental problems and jaw issues (tmj problems).  If the pain continues, show this answer to your mom, telling her to take you to the doctor!

Question 2

i have had a dull headache for 2 weeks now, its always right above my nose/eyes. now my ear is throbbing. what is wrong? what can i take?

Accepted Answer

What is wrong can: only be determined by an appropriate medical professional examining you for diagnosis. It certainly sounds like an ear infection, possibly coupled with a sinus infection.  Many of these are viral and will respond to supportive care, including decongestants and use of netty pots. Others need antibiotics. Start with seeing your PCP for an evaluation right away!

Question 3

why is my right ear is throbbing and oozing liquid?

Accepted Answer

Could ear infection: Her are the sysmptoms of ear infection in adults:
ear pain
 drainage of fluid from the ear
 diminished hearing
 sore throat
go and have it treated.

Question 4

my ear is infected and throbbing, how can i stop the throbbing?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: The throbbing is a result of the fluid/pus and the "pulse pressure" within the ear from the blood vessles that line the middle ear. Pain can be helped with 1) motrin/tylenol 2) topical anesthetic (auralgan (benzocaine and antipyrine) - rx only) 3) antibiotics.

Question 5

got an ear infection and was prescribed neomycin-polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution ear drops, i put some in one drop to both ears every three hours and now my left ear is clogged throbbing and muffled hearing, should i go back?

Accepted Answer

: Your drops are used to treat infection/inflammation of the ear canal only. Your clogged,throbbing, hearing impairment could be from swelling of ?the canal, movement or expansion of ear wax or inflammation of the ear drum, which requires oral antibiotics. I recommend having your ear reexamined to see what the current situation is &amp; get appropriate treatment. You may want to see an ENT specialist

Question 6

i have a sore throat only on my left side, ear is throbbing on the left side only. no symptoms of flu or fever, hurts to swallow. what can i take?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold virus (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly, mainly to see if antibiotics like amoxicillin are needed. Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can decrease pain temporarily.

Question 7

what should i do? my head feels like it wants to bust & i'm getting very light headed seeing sparks nose running & my ears hurt my head is throbbing

Accepted Answer

Light headed: You may be suffering from  migraine headaches, see a neurologist

Question 8

i have been having ear pain for about a week. my ear pain only occurs in my right ear. it feels like my ear is full, its a throbbing dull and aching pain with sometimes a sharp and stabbing pain. it feels sore around the outside of my ear. ?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: With pain for a week in one ear, you need an otoscopic examination "looking in the ear". This could be an infection; this is most likely. It could also be impacted cerumen "ear wax" or a foreign body. I even had a patient who had an insect crawl into his ear while sleeping. Therefore see your doctor. Do not stick anything in your ear.  You can use OTC "sweet oil" drops for some relief until then.

Question 9

throbbing on ear and then blocked sensation, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Dear IMArks, this may be an infection. Your ear needs to be examined and unfortunately, we cannot do that virtually. You might indeed consider visiting a doctor's office.

Question 10

why do my ears start throbbing painfully when i exert myself?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Need more information 
Recommend a Ear, Nose and Throat specialist

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My ear is throbbing with pain on and off but my mom doesn't believe me. is it a ear infection?

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I have had a dull headache for 2 weeks now, its always right above my nose/eyes. now my ear is throbbing. what is wrong? what can i take?

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Why is my right ear is throbbing and oozing liquid?

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My ear is infected and throbbing, how can i stop the throbbing?

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Got an ear infection and was prescribed neomycin-polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution ear drops, i put some in one drop to both ears every three hours and now my left ear is clogged throbbing and muffled hearing, should i go back?

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I have a sore throat only on my left side, ear is throbbing on the left side only. no symptoms of flu or fever, hurts to swallow. what can i take?

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What should i do? my head feels like it wants to bust & i'm getting very light headed seeing sparks nose running & my ears hurt my head is throbbing

A member asked:

I have been having ear pain for about a week. my ear pain only occurs in my right ear. it feels like my ear is full, its a throbbing dull and aching pain with sometimes a sharp and stabbing pain. it feels sore around the outside of my ear. ?

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Throbbing on ear and then blocked sensation, what can it be?

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Why do my ears start throbbing painfully when i exert myself?

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