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Pain behind the ear and in upper jaw with swollen glands what causes this?

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Dr. Shaad Abdullah answered

Likely infection: Pain such as the one you are reporting can occur by a nearby infection such as sinusitis, sore throat, skin infection etc. If such complaints are experienced then one should definitely see their physician to be worked up the various causes.

Dr Gallia and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Infection: Sounds like an infection. Best person to assess this is ENT doc.

Answered 2/5/2016

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A member asked:

Pain behind the ear and in upper jaw with swollen glands what causes this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shaad Abdullah answered

Dr Gallia and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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