Question 1

can ear infection cause pain on head?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ear infections can cause headaches, but they can also produce other complications. It is always best to check with your doctor.

Question 2

what can cause an ear infection usually?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear infxn: It is typically caused by blockage of the eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the nose, trapping fluid and germs in the middle ear which start to get infected. Many times they are caused by viruses, occasionally bacteria, and rarely fungus.

Question 3

can an ear infection cause anxiety issues?

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Ear pain from infect: Please know that pain in general (in this case most likely due to the ear proper) does set one up for a generalized state of discomfort, and in a given indivudual, possible generation of anxiety, stemming from the infectious process or inflammatory process in the ear proper.  The anxious state should dissapate with resolution of the primary otological problem.

Question 4

could an ear infection cause hearing lose?

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Depends on variables: The inner ear nerve is contained well within the strongest bone in the body away from direct contact with fluids or germs.However, a viral infection can travel to the nerve and cause permanent hearing loss. The middle ear is subject to various viral or bacterial infections, with transient reduction unless chronic and untreated.The outer ear canal can swell with swimmers ear, with transient effect.

Question 5

what is the most likely causes of frequent ear infection in infants?

Accepted Answer

Head size: The primary factor leading to recurrent middle ear disease in infants is their head size and its impact on the drainage of the middle ear. The middle ear space has a narrow and shortened tube that drains mucous into the throat. It easily plugs, allows fluid backup and throat germs get into the ear.As the kid gets bigger, drainage improves and the risk declines.

Question 6

do colds cause ear infections?

Accepted Answer

They can: Colds or (upper respiratory infections - uris) are the leading predisposing cause of ear infections.

Question 7

can an ear infection cause a rash?

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Yes: If the ear infection drains from the ear canal, it can spread to the ear and the skin around the ear.

Question 8

can an ear infection cause hives in adults?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection , hive: Generally not. Antibiotics can, and other problems or medications can.

Question 9

what could cause continuous ear infections in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Many: If you are getting recurrent infection, it could be due to not treating it completely,  nasal allergy can also give recurrent ear infection, or it could be due to anatomical abnormality of your ear canal.

Question 10

could an ear infection cause my jaw to hurt and feel locked?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I'm not sure an ear infection could cause those symptoms.  However, tmd (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) could cause symptoms of an ear ache or ear infection.  The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is in close approximation to the ear.  If there is inflammation going on around the joint it could be putting pressure on the ear.  Jaw hurting and feeling locked are signs of tmd.  I'd see a dentist.

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