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I wanted to know when you get your tonsils taken out how come your ears hurt?

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Dr. Ted Leem answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Nerves: It is common to have referred pain to the ears when there is something going on in the throat.

Answered 6/19/2013

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