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A member asked:

What does it mean if i have pain in my ear but when my doctor checks it she said theres no infection?

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Hard to say: The perceived pain from that site could originate from the ear drum, if it is stretched inward or outward with pressure change or an infection. Unfortunately the eardrum/ear system shares a nerve branch with your teeth on that side & tooth issues can sometimes cause ear pain. Without an exam I can not sort this out. Ibuprofen may help.

Answered 7/11/2018

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