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Feeling pain in and on my ear what could this be i don't believe its not an ear infection?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Ear Pain: You can have external infection due to retained wax and water, middle ear fluid related to a blocked nose. Tmj pain and tonsillitis can also hurt in the ear. Ask your doctor...

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. William Williams answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Two dental causes: Referral to ear from the masseter muscle and from a lower molar that is abscessed. Check with an experienced TMJ dentist to determine which.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

TMJ/TMD : TMJ disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. The common symptom are: headache, jaw pain, neck pain, eye pain, earache and stiffness. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. Rec.: orofacial pain specialist for evaluation and treatment. This disorder will not resolve on its own with home care.

Answered 6/28/2014

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