A member asked:

Had strep throat for a week. now i have an extremely sharp pain on the right side of my upper/lower jaw/ear. it hurts to eat/talk. what could this be?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Were you treated for the strept? It may be the infection has traveled to your pharynx and larynx and you need to be evaluated again. Best wishes.

Answered 10/25/2016

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Strep throat: See your doctor asap. It is possible you may have developed a tonsillar abscess.

Answered 8/7/2018

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