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I have a stabbing pain in my ear a few times a day.?
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MAYBE REFERRED pain: Up to 40% of ear pain (otalgia) is not ear related. The most common causes of non-ear otalgia overall are: TMJ , tonsillitis eustachian tube dysfunction, throat problems (infection or tumor) cervical spine (neck) disease recommend getting seen to check the ear for an obvious cause or 'referred pain' possibility.
Answered 1/20/2017
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TMD?: You may have a problem with your jaw joint. When teeth contact in a way that forces your jaw backwards, some people have ear pain. See you dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 9/5/2013
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