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When i move my jaw the inside of my ear really hurts, why is that?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ or ear: Probably TMJ (jaw joint) pain with referral to ear. Also possible ear infection with referred pain to jaw. See oral surgeon or ENT doc for exam/treatment recommendations.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2019

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