Question 1

i have no tooth ache or swelling but have earache and numbness to left side of face, ear and jaw?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Sounds like the numbness is in the area of the facial nerve.  You may have a case of bells palsey or a virus that effects this nerve.  See your dentist to rule out a dental cause or see your physician.

Question 2

i have tenderness/swelling in front of my right ear, most noticeable when mouth is open, feels like it could be top of jaw. sharp pain in ear area too?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: This sound like you may have inflammation in your temporomandibular joint.  This can sometimes be hard to treat.  It is usually caused by grinding your teeth at night.  See your Dentist for treatment.

Question 3

could it be something bad if i have ear swelling?

Accepted Answer

Maybe- call your Doc: Have your doctor check it out- 1. Pulling on the ear lobe may trigger pain that could represent an outer ear infection (otitis externa) which may require antibiotic/steriod drops and possibly, antibiotics by mouth. 3.If the ear is tender and bright red, it may also represent an uncommon condition called relapsing polychondritis (treatable). 4.A skin infection is possible (treatable).

Question 4

how come i have ear swelling, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Ear swelling is not really something that is familial. Can you post more information? Was there truama? Is the ear misshapen other than being swollen? What part of the ear is swollen?

Question 5

is there a cure for ear swelling?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: I would need to know more about what type of ear swelling you are having. It is probably best to have a doctor look at the ear and in the ear canal. Most ear swelling will resolve on its own or with antibiotics.

Question 6

with ear swelling what are my treatment options?

Accepted Answer

See an M.D.: Most serious cause may be infection which needs to be seen by a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

what to do about ear swelling from cartilage piercing?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage swelling: Please see a doctor immediately as you may have a hematoma or bacterial chondritis which may need urgent treatment or it be cause serious deformity. Piercing of ear cartilage is a dangerous procedure especially when done by a non-physician.

Question 8

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for ear swelling?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It would depend on the reason for swelling whether due to trauma or infection. Perhaps ear drops if "swimmer's ear" but if really swollen may need oral cortisone and/or antibiotics. Be especially cautious if one has diabetes. Also could be a fungal infection as well.

Question 9

pain running up neck to underneath ear,swelling momentarily then disappearing after 5-6 seconds...

Accepted Answer

Muscle Contractions?: Possibly muscle contractions in the your neck. See your doctor for a checkup.

Question 10

what kind of doctor sees somebody for ear swelling?

Accepted Answer

Your regular doc: Your regular primary care doc can help you figure out what's making your ear swell.

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Could it be something bad if i have ear swelling?

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How come i have ear swelling, but nobody else in the family has it?

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