Question 1

i had strep throat one week ago and the doctor gave me penicillin. i'm fine now but now my right ear hurts really bad. can this be an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: It may just be fluid trapped behind a swollen eustachian tube. If it is an ear infection, plain penicillin may not be an effective drug to fix it. A followup with your doc may be necessary to sort this out.

Question 2

i have sinus infections often. but this morning i woke up to my right ear hurting really bad and the right side of my head into my neck hurts. ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor today: You may have an infection either of the ear canal or of the middle ear.  See your physician today.  The problem should be readily solvable and the pain won't go away until you get it treated

Question 3

my ear hurts really bad, so is that a reason to miss school?

Accepted Answer

Could be: I am assuming that you are young and perhaps a child.  If that is the case and your ear really hurts, you need to see your pediatrician for a proper diagnosis.  You may have a middle ear infection and may need an antibiotic.  So yes, it may be a reason to miss school.  Get the correct diagnosis.

Question 4

my ear hurts really bad in the center of my ear and it feels like it's popes because i can't really hear out of it?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: You should see a healthcare provider to have your ear examined. You may possibly have a middle ear infection, fluid in the ear, buildup of wax etc... all of which requires a specific prescribed treatment.

Question 5

i broke my back tooth 3 days ago my nerve is showing and now my ear hurts really bad.

Accepted Answer

Infection: You need to get that taken care of. You might have an infection that is causing the discomfort you feel.  Please see a dentist soon, as an infection can spread quickly.

Question 6

my ear hurts really bad, inside and out. the tragus hurts,my ear feels like its blocked, it hurts to pull on the earlobe, the surrounding area hurts?

Accepted Answer

Go to urgent care/MD: The symptoms you describe are likely related to an external ear infection most likely and possible middle ear infection. These are best treated with a good examination and possible cleaning of the ear canal, ear drops, and to avoid water in the ear. You should go to your local urgent care, your primary physician or see an ENT doctor as soon as possible to get the right diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

i slept with wax ear plugs in like i always do and i took the left one out and it still feels and sounds like i have it in and my ear hurts really bad?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor Now: Ear Pain w/ decreased hearing suggests possible infection of middle ear &amp;/or canal. Habitual occlusion of canal w/ ear plugs can trap natural earwax. Additionally, heat &amp; friction from prolonged (overnight) ear plug use can traumatize canal surface leading to inflammation/infection. Treatment w/ antiobiotics &amp;/or topical meds may be required. See your doctor now for prompt diagnosis &amp; treatment.

Question 8

i'm having a stabbing pain in the left side of my throat n my left ear hurts really bad to. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection?: You could have eustachian tube dysfunction or an ear infection. Try gargles with salt warm water and otc pain killer for relief. See you physician for exam and more definitive diagnosis.

Question 9

right ear hurts extremely bad when i go underwater or when i roll my trucks windows down. going on a flight in a couple of days. can this be a problem?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube dysf: Try using Afrin (oxymetazoline) and sudafed one hour before the flight.  Try some over the counter Flonase for a week before the trip.there is also a product called earplanes which can be bought at the pharmacy.  They have to be left in the ear the whole trip and they regulate the air pressure as well.  Good luck and feel better.

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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I had strep throat one week ago and the doctor gave me penicillin. i'm fine now but now my right ear hurts really bad. can this be an ear infection?

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I have sinus infections often. but this morning i woke up to my right ear hurting really bad and the right side of my head into my neck hurts. ?

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My ear hurts really bad, so is that a reason to miss school?

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My ear hurts really bad in the center of my ear and it feels like it's popes because i can't really hear out of it?

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I broke my back tooth 3 days ago my nerve is showing and now my ear hurts really bad.

A member asked:

My ear hurts really bad, inside and out. the tragus hurts,my ear feels like its blocked, it hurts to pull on the earlobe, the surrounding area hurts?

A member asked:

I slept with wax ear plugs in like i always do and i took the left one out and it still feels and sounds like i have it in and my ear hurts really bad?

A member asked:

I'm having a stabbing pain in the left side of my throat n my left ear hurts really bad to. what could it be?

A member asked:

Right ear hurts extremely bad when i go underwater or when i roll my trucks windows down. going on a flight in a couple of days. can this be a problem?

A member asked:

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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