Question 1

what causes outer ear pain when laying on it?

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Rule out infection: Many things can cause outer ear pain. It is important to make sure there is no outer ear infection by seeing your family doctor or ear, nose and throat doc. Absent infection, small inflammatory, benign lesions can be painful. Lastly, some individuals will have sensitive outer ears becausee there is little fat (cushioning). If that is the case, finding the appropriate pillow can help.

Question 2

what is the cause of outer ear pain when sleeping on your side?

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Outer ear pain: You may have otitis external.Have your doctor examine your ears.

Question 3

i've been having horrible ear pain along with severe headaches all day for the last 2 weeks. its outer ear and keeps getting worse. what could this be?

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It could be : Lots of things, including otitis, trauma, muscle spasm. See your primary care doc for an initial evaluation.

Question 4

can sinusitis cause outer ear pain? i am having sinus pain along with intermittent pain in the outer ears, both sides?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Sinusitis may cause facial pain including the area around the ears. Use nasal saline rinses and a nasal steroid as indicated. Monitor your temperature and please follow up.

Question 5

can an enlarged turbinate touching septum cause pain? i also have intermittent tooth, maxilla, and outer ear pain. no mucus discharges, just temporary blockage at night/morning. this has been going on for three weeks already. had sinupret, no relief?

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2 recommendations: Please see a General Dentist or a specialist Endodontist to examine for Ain infection of teeth, gums, or other oral tissues. Please see a General Physician or a specialist ENT to evaluate for sinus/throat infection. Please make appointments now.

Question 6

side frnt neck pain.mild outer ear pain.easy swalow.few week now.no lump.dr say gerd& strs.muscl relxant.pntzol,alrgy med.stil pain on off after talk?

Accepted Answer

Still reflux: This can still be reflux and we need to consider that but there are other options too you need to discuss with your physician

Question 7

i had grommets inserted when i was 5 three times and now as a adult i get sharp inner ear pain that usually last to a minute.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not from the tubes: Very unlikely the ear pain you are getting has anything to do with the tubes you had as a child. Most like cause is strain of the tempromandibulr joint(tmj). Try motrin, soft diet for a week and don't chew gum, ice, etc.  Try to chew opposite the side that hurts. If this doesn't work, see your physician.

Question 8

adult ear infection symptoms? lightheaded 3-4 weeks, balance issues, minimal ear pain sometimes, always ringing both ears, nausea, waking up at night

Accepted Answer

Middle ear effusion: This is more likely due to inflammation and allergy than an infection, but to cover both bases, I suggest an antibiotic and strong antihistamine at bedtime for 5-10 days for relief. This should be followed by skin or blood testing to find out your allergy triggers to avoid and reduce symptoms in the future

Question 9

36 yo female with right ear pain for 2 days (no fever, drainage or other symptoms). history of ear infections as adult and child. i take azathioprine for crohn's. should i go to doctor or wait?

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Earache-wait?: Hard question.  Pain is your body's way of saying that ain't right.  Generally i would say two days, you should be seen.  Barring obvious signs of serious illness and a contraindication to using decongestants, afrin nasal spray, otc antihistamines like Claritin or zyrtec and valsalva maneuvers (popping ear like you coming down a mountain) may do the trick. Don't forget teeth can cause ear pain.

Question 10

random sharp ear pain?

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Neuritic pain: Sharp stabbing pain in the ear is rarely the result of ear infection which is persistent pain associated with hearing loss.  Two possible reasons could be firing off of nerves that innervate the region of the ear (trigeminal neuralgia) or the pain may be arising from structures around the ear as the jaw joint or the muscles of mastication.

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What causes outer ear pain when laying on it?

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What is the cause of outer ear pain when sleeping on your side?

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I've been having horrible ear pain along with severe headaches all day for the last 2 weeks. its outer ear and keeps getting worse. what could this be?

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Can sinusitis cause outer ear pain? i am having sinus pain along with intermittent pain in the outer ears, both sides?

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Can an enlarged turbinate touching septum cause pain? i also have intermittent tooth, maxilla, and outer ear pain. no mucus discharges, just temporary blockage at night/morning. this has been going on for three weeks already. had sinupret, no relief?

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Side frnt neck pain.mild outer ear pain.easy swalow.few week now.no lump.dr say gerd& strs.muscl relxant.pntzol,alrgy med.stil pain on off after talk?

A member asked:

I had grommets inserted when i was 5 three times and now as a adult i get sharp inner ear pain that usually last to a minute. is this normal?

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Adult ear infection symptoms? lightheaded 3-4 weeks, balance issues, minimal ear pain sometimes, always ringing both ears, nausea, waking up at night

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36 yo female with right ear pain for 2 days (no fever, drainage or other symptoms). history of ear infections as adult and child. i take azathioprine for crohn's. should i go to doctor or wait?

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