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Went to after hours clinic with shooting pain above left ear. no ear infection. what could cause pain to shoot up above left ear?
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Depends: Tooth pain can be felt as ear pain. Tooth decay can be a cause of referred pain to the ear. If this continues, a trip to the dentist might be helpful.
Answered 8/29/2013
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