A member asked:

My three year old gets sharp pain in her right ear every once and awhile that lasts a few seconds. never shows ear infection. any ideas?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

FB vs...: Eustacian tube dysfunction can cause disequilibrium between pressures in the middle ear and ambient pressure and cause pain and decreased hearing. But don't forget that 3 year olds also put things in their noses and ears. See the pediatrician if this persists.

Answered 10/23/2013

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