Question 1

sharp pain and burning in left ear comes and goes, worse in evening?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor : The ear needs to be inspected to determine the cause. Could be wax or inflammation of the canal

Question 2

i just stared having a sharp pain in my left ear it comes and goes?

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Otitis: Female, age unstated says, I just  started having a sharp pain in my left ear it comes and goes? Ear Pain due to Ear infection, Otitis, can occur for no apparent reason but it is usually associated w Colds &amp; stuffed up Nose, especially in toddlers and infants but Grandma and parents are welcome to share. Dusty air, cigarette  Swimming, Air travel can also do it. Relieved fastest w Doctor's help

Question 3

i've been having sharp pain in my ear that comes and goes. when i wake up in the morning it feels like i have pressure in my ears. should i see a doc?

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Ear pain: Yes, please see your doc.  He/she can take a look,diagnose and treat.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

on and off sharp throbbing pain in left ear , comes and goes very suddenly and not daily . what can this be ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You may have impacted wax I would let your physician see you to give you a definitive diagnosis

Question 5

fluid in ear. been trying many different things for relief. woke up in middle of night with deep sharp pain in ear. what will help the pain?

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Try this: get a clean sock, about 1/2 cup uncooked rice, tie it in a knot, heat in microwave about 30 seconds. The warmth usually helps. Get check soon, sooner if symptoms worsen.

Question 6

sudden sharp pain in ear, on&off for 2min. heard soap bubbles dissolving btwn pain. pain stopped after removin earwax but ear felt weird. what's wrong?

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Cannot diagnose: Without an exam it is very difficult to know what is in your ear, but generally obstruction to the eustacian tube may produce pain, and anything helping to ease the pressure on either side of the eardrum may be helpful. Have you tried a decongestant like pseudoephedrine? Good luck.

Question 7

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?

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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 8

stabbing sharp pain in ear. i've had 5 ect treatments. last was on monday. pain started a few hours ago. also have chills, neck and shoulder ache. no fever.

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: You may have a viral syndrome.  What you describe is not a usual complication of ECT.  But you should inform the ECT doctor and the anesthesiologist: there is the chance that additional treatments need to be postponed.

Question 9

sharp pain behind eye like pressure and pain in ear, only left side?

Accepted Answer

Eye pain : Because you are experiencing pain in 1 eye or around the eye, it would be important for you to see a physician as soon as possible. In this visit an assessment can be done to see if your eye is the primary problem or if there is another problem causing the pain.

Question 10

are  there any home remedies for earache.not swimmers ear.not leaking any fluids. sharp pain every 30 seconds to 1 minute. help plzzz! thank you.

Accepted Answer

Warm moist heat: To ear and that side of your face and you can try tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen until you can see your doctor.

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Sharp pain and burning in left ear comes and goes, worse in evening?

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I just stared having a sharp pain in my left ear it comes and goes?

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I've been having sharp pain in my ear that comes and goes. when i wake up in the morning it feels like i have pressure in my ears. should i see a doc?

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On and off sharp throbbing pain in left ear , comes and goes very suddenly and not daily . what can this be ?

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Fluid in ear. been trying many different things for relief. woke up in middle of night with deep sharp pain in ear. what will help the pain?

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Sudden sharp pain in ear, on&off for 2min. heard soap bubbles dissolving btwn pain. pain stopped after removin earwax but ear felt weird. what's wrong?

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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?

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Stabbing sharp pain in ear. i've had 5 ect treatments. last was on monday. pain started a few hours ago. also have chills, neck and shoulder ache. no fever.

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Sharp pain behind eye like pressure and pain in ear, only left side?

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Are there any home remedies for earache.not swimmers ear.not leaking any fluids. sharp pain every 30 seconds to 1 minute. help plzzz! thank you.

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