Question 1

why do my ears hurt when i exercise?

Accepted Answer

Possibly eustacean: tube dysfunction. Many individuals get a little flushed and congested in the sinuses when exercising, and this could cause partial blockage of the Eustacean tube, just like ears popping on airplane or with a bad cold.  Also, if you clench your teeth with exercising, this can cause some TMJ discomfort, and that joint is near the ear.

Question 2

why do my ears hurt when i bend over?

Accepted Answer

Probably not ears: There are many structures at the side of the face besides the ears.  Bending over should not cause any ear pressure or pain. You may have referred pain from the jaw joint or possibly pain in the neck referred to the side of the face.  If an ENT doctor can document that the ear drum, middle ear, and ear canal are normal, you will then rule out the ear as a source of your pain.

Question 3

why do my ears hurt when wind blows in them?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive ears: Keep them covered when out in the wind then they won't hurt so bad. This just happens to some people.

Question 4

why do my ears hurt internally when it's cold outside?

Accepted Answer

Pressure barometric : Pressure, temp can influence each other This may be part of the explanation You can ask your physician to see if anything is happening in you ears when you are examined.

Question 5

why do my ears hurt so much when i try to swim to the bottom of the pool?

Accepted Answer

Maybe ETD: Maybe eustachian tube dysfunction - not being able to clear ears ("pop" them open) when diving.  Divers need to clear your ears every 5-10 feet of diving to prevent ear pain and damage to ears.  Could also be a hole in ear drum.  Be careful that you do not dive if you notice drainage or blood from ear or have vertigo ("spinning") during or after diving.

Question 6

when i swallow, why do my ears hurt?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: The tube that drains mucous from your middle ear is likely swollen. It can open and close when you chew or "pop" your ear and such maneuvers allow the air in and the pressure change can be uncomfortable. This will usually resolve over time as the swelling goes down.Ibuprofen should help for the pain.If it in not improving gradually, have it checked.

Question 7

why do my ears hurt after i eat bread? it hurts for a few hours then goes away.

Accepted Answer

Possible TMJ: syndrome with referred pain. I suggest an oral surgical evaluation and dental checkup.

Question 8

why do my ears hurt sometimes? it feels like an earache but i don't think it is. it also hurts my ears when i swallow and bite down.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities..: An exam will be your best way to determine the cause...  pressure from fluid/allergies?  TMJ?  Dental issue?  There are many reasons for ear pain and an exam will give you the answer fairly quickly...

Question 9

why do my ears hurt when i drink hot drinks? i've been checked for an ear infection but i don't have one. tge insides of my ears hurt

Accepted Answer

Hot drink ear pain: The pain in your ear is probably referred pain from your phayrnx, your  hot drink stimulates/irritaates the pharynx nerve and the pain is referred ot the ear. Do you have a smiliar discomfort when  you eat or drink cold stuff? You should see an ENT doc.

Question 10

why does my ears hurt when i put buds in?

Accepted Answer

Ear buds&ears?NEVER: One hting we were taught in medical school is to never put anything larger than your elbow inside your ear! to clean your ears you use commercially available ear drops or hydrogen peroxide. They don't hurt&are much safer. The hydrogen peroxide dissolves the wax, you leave it in for 5 minutes or so. Then use a wisp of tissue to dab it dry. Repeat weekly/biweekly depending on wax degree.

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Why do my ears hurt sometimes? it feels like an earache but i don't think it is. it also hurts my ears when i swallow and bite down.

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