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I started having pain in left ear and temple when chewing or yawning. also have had problems with discs in my neck. could it cause ear pain?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doubt it.: This is more like a problem with TMJ. See your dentist or ENT for further workup. This may cause great pain but is not a serious disorder Best wishes.

Dr Beaver agreed

Answered 3/24/2016

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