Question 1

i have pain in my left ear and left side of my throat when i swallow.

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is acute then tonsillitis, larynx ulcer, nasopharyngeal infection, throat infection, acute thyroid inflammation.  If not acute then chronic tonsillitis, arthritis of vocal cord, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, throat or larynx cancer, vocal cord ulcer.  Im sure there are others.  Just about any process in the throat can cause simultaneous throat and ear pain.

Question 2

when i swallow, there's a horrible pain in my throat and left ear. why?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain to ear: Throat pain when swallowing sounds like the main problem: possible infection, acid reflux, irritation or trauma from swallowing something hard or sharp, or even a tumor, especially if you have a smoking history.  Ear pain is commonly referred from a primary source of throat pain. Get an exam by an ear, nose, throat MD

Question 3

severe pain at my left ear and throat resulting in inability go swallow .?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This could be many things from an ear infection, ear issues, tmj, bite issues, headache issues or pathology.   Please see a doctor for a thorough examination.

Question 4

my left ear and left side of throat feels congested. when i look down and swallow it feels like theres tension on the left side of my throat what could this be? it feels like a click noise?

Accepted Answer

: The issue is whether the ear is the primary problem causing radiation into only the left side of the throat &amp; the clicking sensation. If symptoms persist have a physician or ENT specialist examine&amp;advise you. I suspect a middle ear ( ear drum) issue or wax in the canal.

Question 5

my left ear and left side of  my throat hurts when i swallow. what can i do to cure myself?

Accepted Answer

Need to determine : The cause of these symptoms. If gargling with warm salt water does not relieve the symptoms, you should see a doctor to exclude an infection that may require antibiotic treatment.

Question 6

2 days ago i started having a sharp pain in my left ear. also my throat feels swollen. very painful in left side of throat and left ear when swallowing. is there any otc medications that could help?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat-earache: Pain in the ear can arise from 3 different sites in the head--(1) from the ear itself with either a middle ear infection or an outer ear infection (swimmer's ear); (2) a severe toothache in upper posterior molars can feel like a toothache; and severe sore throat with tonsillitis can cause pain in the ear. Pull on your ear lobe, if it hurts its swimmers ear and you can treat that with vinegar drops.

Question 7

left side of throat hurts when swallow for a couple of days, now my left ear and throat hurts when swallowing. ?

Accepted Answer

Pharyngitis: You could have pharyngitis which can cause referred pain to your ear. I recommend you see a doctor to make sure you don't have strep throat which would require an antibiotic. Good luck!

Question 8

the back of my throat on the left side hurts and it is irritated when swallowing. also it feels like my left ear deep inside aching, maybe strep?

Accepted Answer

Infection: 21 year old lady with symptoms of pharyngitis, dysphagia and associated otitis media with possible eustachian tube irritation. Please visit your MD for a full exam, ear, nose, and mouth/throat exam. If the otalgia is secondary ( referred from tonsillitis/pharyngitis) then the ear exam will be normal. If you have severe dysphagia or other symptoms of strep, a rapid strep can be done. Good luck.

Question 9

my left ear, the left side of my throat, and the back-lower gums in the left side of my mouth all hurt, especially when swallowing. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Ear and throat hurt: You may have a bacterial or a viral infection.In any case you should see your doctor as you may or may not need antibiotics, depending what is causing it.

Question 10

left back side of throat hurts . is irritated when swallowing. also feels like left ear deep inside s aching and feel clogged. what could it be strep?

Accepted Answer

Be checked: You may have strep but one sided pain is more concerning for something like an abscess. Be checked so you can be treated appropriately. All the best.

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My left ear and left side of throat feels congested. when i look down and swallow it feels like theres tension on the left side of my throat what could this be? it feels like a click noise?

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My left ear and left side of my throat hurts when i swallow. what can i do to cure myself?

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2 days ago i started having a sharp pain in my left ear. also my throat feels swollen. very painful in left side of throat and left ear when swallowing. is there any otc medications that could help?

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Left side of throat hurts when swallow for a couple of days, now my left ear and throat hurts when swallowing. ?

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The back of my throat on the left side hurts and it is irritated when swallowing. also it feels like my left ear deep inside aching, maybe strep?

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My left ear, the left side of my throat, and the back-lower gums in the left side of my mouth all hurt, especially when swallowing. what do i do?

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Left back side of throat hurts . is irritated when swallowing. also feels like left ear deep inside s aching and feel clogged. what could it be strep?

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