Question 1

i am experiencing  sore throat and ear ache (quality: dull or aching sensation) (severity: mild) . the following also describe me: body aches and i...i was also diagnosed with shingles last week on right side could that be some symptoms from the shin?

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YES: Shingles is a serious viral infection. Hopefully you have been treated for this illness with anti-viral medication. Your symptoms are consistent with shingles.

Question 2

i have severe ear ache?

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Otalgia: See a doctor to r/o outer or middle ear infection. The are many other conditions that can refer pain to your ear.

Question 3

im having a bad ear ache

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You probably: have an ear infection, either middle or outer ear.  You will probably need antibiotics, so get to a doctor for treatment.

Question 4

what could cause an ear ache?

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MAny things: Most common cause of ear pain is an ear infection.  If infection not present then pressure from sinuses and nasal congestion can cause ear ache.  In more extreme cases there can be a tumor deep inside that can only be seen on a scan- other conditions often confused w inner ear pain can be TMJ ( temporomandibular joint disease) it is inflammation btwn the bones of jour jaw and ear-seek eval by dr.

Question 5

slight ear ache plus fuzziness for 6 weeks?

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Must be seen: 6 weeks and today's the day? Maybe a trip to your private physician or medical clinic for an examination might be a good idea.

Question 6

my toddler has ear ache?

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Doctor can evaluate: An ear infection on the inside of the eardrum is a "middle ear" infection, and can start when a person gets congestion from allergies, colds, or sinusitis.  An ear infection on the outside of the eardrum is an "outer ear" infection or "swimmer's ear," which is caused by moisture in the outer ear canal that allows skin germs to grow and multiply in the skin. Other causes of pain are possible.

Question 7

best treatments for ear ache?

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Treat the cause: Best treatment for ear ache is to diagnose and treat the cause.

Question 8

can a tooth cause an ear ache ?

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Yes: The pain can be referred to your ear, causing discomfort. See a dentist to restore that tooth and feel better soon...

Question 9

can i use visine for an ear ache?

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Not really.: It would be preferable that you use nothing.  Most ear aches get better on their own.

Question 10

could ear ache always mean infection?

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Possible: it is possible to be infection or fluid or wax , so need to be exam by doctor and treated the cause

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I am experiencing sore throat and ear ache (quality: dull or aching sensation) (severity: mild) . the following also describe me: body aches and i...i was also diagnosed with shingles last week on right side could that be some symptoms from the shin?

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I have severe ear ache?

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Im having a bad ear ache

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What could cause an ear ache?

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Slight ear ache plus fuzziness for 6 weeks?

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My toddler has ear ache?

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Best treatments for ear ache?

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