Question 1

hi, i am experiencing sudden ear pain while bathing. please let me know what could be the reason.

Accepted Answer

?swimmer's ear: If this is related to a pool, it is sometimes due to chlorine. All it needs is ear drops containing a little cortisone and usually with an antibiotic.

Question 2

sudden ear pain, loud ringing, intensified in hours, fluid movmnt when pops causing icrutiating pain, sore neck, lymph nodes, mucus, becoming intolerable?

Accepted Answer

See doc asap: That kind of sudden intese pain along with reaction in lymph nodes is a history that suggest possible ear infection.  In any even the pain is screaming - go get it seen!  you may need some antibiotics or done some injury to the ear that got infected.  This is not something for self treatment without a medical exam.  See your doc or go to an urgent care center.  This can get worse without treatment.

Question 3

sudden ear pain that intensified in hours, loud ringing, fluid movement when pops causing icrutiating pain, sore neck, lymph nodes, mucus, just awful pain?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: That's painful!  please see a doctor who will look inside your ear to help diagnose and treat the problem.

Question 4

i have sudden ear pain, sore itchy throat  and no fever  for 3 days now. it happens in the morning . what could be wrong ?

Accepted Answer

Ear ache: Ear ache and sore throat, in the absence of nasal allergies, can be from acid reflux. If the symptoms continue, you need to have them checked by a doctor.

Question 5

what can cause chronic sudden sharp ear pain with no infection?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: Recurrent fluid in the ears can cause it. However, since this is a chronic problem, he should be seen by a specialist- ENT doctor to evaluate for other problems.

Question 6

sudden, stabbing ear pain. how to check for an insect in the ear?

Accepted Answer

See physician: Sudden onset of stabbing pain unlikely from an insect. Could be an ear infection or TMJ discomfort. Should have it examined.

Question 7

sudden left ear pain, threw up 3 times, dizzy when standing, and low grade fevee in the 99's. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See an md soon: It could be many things, but i would want to make sure you aren't having a labyrinthitis which could need antibiotics and steroids asap.   If i were you i'd get checked out.

Question 8

i have sudden left ear pain. hurts when pulled on & started after a pool swim i used q tips to clear water several times tried sudafed pe off counter

Accepted Answer

Swimmers ear: You may have swimmers ear, which can be treated by otc drops. See a physician if pain persists.

Question 9

jaw pop sudden jaw & ear pain hurts 2 open mouth ear goes numb cant open mouth 2 far brushin teeth on lower jaw ear goes numb hurts 2 eat on that side?

Accepted Answer

Pain/pop/numb: You may have a dysfunctional jaw joint. Talk to your Dentist about TMJ.

Question 10

sudden left ear pain with no infection and not swollen, but the dr said theres bulge inside the ear. could it be acoustic neuroma or brain tumor??

Accepted Answer

No: You are not going to "see" either as a bulge on the ear. You could have a pseudotumor created within the eardrum. A retraction pocket in the eardrum can accumulate discarded cells that could create a growing bulge that can be trouble. It is called a cholesteatoma and needs to be removed surgically before it erodes the ear bones. It is not a cancer.

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Hi, i am experiencing sudden ear pain while bathing. please let me know what could be the reason.

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Sudden ear pain, loud ringing, intensified in hours, fluid movmnt when pops causing icrutiating pain, sore neck, lymph nodes, mucus, becoming intolerable?

A member asked:

Sudden ear pain that intensified in hours, loud ringing, fluid movement when pops causing icrutiating pain, sore neck, lymph nodes, mucus, just awful pain?

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I have sudden ear pain, sore itchy throat and no fever for 3 days now. it happens in the morning . what could be wrong ?

A member asked:

What can cause chronic sudden sharp ear pain with no infection?

A member asked:

Sudden, stabbing ear pain. how to check for an insect in the ear?

A member asked:

Sudden left ear pain, threw up 3 times, dizzy when standing, and low grade fevee in the 99's. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have sudden left ear pain. hurts when pulled on & started after a pool swim i used q tips to clear water several times tried sudafed pe off counter

A member asked:

Jaw pop sudden jaw & ear pain hurts 2 open mouth ear goes numb cant open mouth 2 far brushin teeth on lower jaw ear goes numb hurts 2 eat on that side?

A member asked:

Sudden left ear pain with no infection and not swollen, but the dr said theres bulge inside the ear. could it be acoustic neuroma or brain tumor??

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