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How Do I Know The Difference Between Ear Ache And Toothache At The Back Of My Jaw
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How do I know the difference between ear ache and toothache at the back of my jaw?
Need a dentist: You will need a visit to the dentist so it can be determined with x-rays and clinical exam where the pain is coming from and the best treatment possible. ...Read more
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Ear Ache (Definition)
Pain felt in ear can be result of conditions that affect the ear directly such as ear infections, traumatic injury to ear, impacted ear wax, as well as benign or malignant growths of ear. Pain in ear can be referred from conditions that affect the throat, teeth, or jaw including tonsil/throat infections, dental infections, jaw joint inflammation, benign ...Read more
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I have a sharp pain in the side of head, toothache, jaw pain, ear ache and i've got a cold. Should i still see a dentist?
Yes: A problem with tooth/teeth could cause most of those symptoms. ...Read more
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Pain in the left side of my face/head in a changing form of a discomfort/headache/toothache/earache/eye-ache that does not go away without pain meds?
See a doctor: you need to see a doctor, could be tooth problem, could be sinus problem, could be TMJ problem, either way you need some medicine to control the cause and for that you need a doctor. ...Read more
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I had an ear ache about 4 days ago and now i'm getting quick sharp pains in my left temple and the back of head . I rarely get headaches. Help?
See below: Any sinus congestion? Earache may have been part of URI including sinuses, which can cause referred pain to back of head. Try nasal irrigation with saline spray. If not being treated for high blood pressure, might add decongestant. Nsaid (advil/motrin/aleve/etc) can reduce pain & inflammation. If develop fever &/or purulent nasal discharge, see pcp for further evaluation. ...Read more
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Can muscle spasm in the neck cause ear ache and ache at the back of head?
Sometimes: Perhaps. May be TMJ. Ear pain, or sounds of cracking in the ears: ringing/popping sounds in the ears (tinnitus) or a sense of fullness in the ears. See TMJ expert if this sounds like you. ...Read more
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I am experiencing ear itch, ear ache, burning hot sensation, ear swelling, ear peeling, swollen behind ear and side of jaw. Back of head headache.
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Needs to be checked: With all these symptoms in ear and jaw and pain in back of head.It is possible it is due to an infectious process somewhere in ear or jaw.I suggest you make an apt with your doctor and get it checked ...Read more
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Brain aneurysm in mid 20's? Left side ear ache that travels to back of head and shoulders. Slight blurry vision in left eye (comes and goes). Scared!
Scary history: With your history of a berry aneurysm, one can't assume that this is nothing. You should check in with your neurologist/neurosurgeon for a check up. ...Read more
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I have a crown on my back tooth which is hurting now. I have never had a problem with the crown before and it been in over five years. My last dental exray did not show anything. I have an ear ache as well and now my right jaw is hurting and it is hard
Crowned Tooth: The main reason why crowns are placed over teeth is to protect a tooth that has a fracture, root canal treatment, very large restorations or severe crown damage from decay. Even with crown treatment, severely damaged teeth, can eventually lose the vitality of the pulp and become abscess. Your jaw and ear pain may be associated to a tooth abscess. See a dentist right away to save your tooth! ...Read more
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My back teeth on my upper jaw are aching on the right side and ccasionally I will get an ear ache and a headache also on the right side of my face.
Nocturnal bruxism: is the excessive grinding of the teeth and can cause different symptoms including headache, earache and teeth sensitivity. See your dentist for night guard fabrication. ...Read more
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I have earache, mouth ulcers and pain behind my ears. I have a need to urinate frequently and loss of appetite. My jaw is sore on same side as my ear?
Be checked ASAP....: Poor appetite suggests you are sick in the whole body, commonly resulting from infection/inflammation of some undetermined origin, although clinically UTI or regional lymphadenitis associated with mouth ulcers or .... How to figure out what causes what can be done logically by following instructions described in https://ebettercare.com/feel-become-sick/. Then you can work well with doctor for care ...Read more
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In tears from pain in lymph nodes, pain in back of neck, horrible migraine, night chills and sweats, painful swallowing, ear ache, head & back of neck incredibly tender?
Infection : Sounds like you have an infection. Possible streptococcal pharyngitis? Aka strep throat. You may need antibiotics and i would see your doctor. ...Read more
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I keep getting a sharp stabbing pain in the back of my head on the left side, I've had a sore throat for 2 weeks, and an earache on left side.
Get seen: Don't wait, I suspect you have an undiagnosed infection, if it progresses you may get quite ill. It's really impossible to say based on your description. You have waited long enough- get an answer, a primary doctor or ENT can help. Get help and get better ...Read more
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Tooth pain, ear ache, headache. back molar area. My dentist looked said no cavity, could it have changed and now be infected? have impacted wisdoms
Classic Symptoms: of the impacted wisdom tooth. If your tooth is deeply impacted or if the extraction is expected to be complicate, your dentist may suggest you see an oral surgeon. ...Read more
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The cause of burning sensation and swollen in lymph nodes behind ear near jaw and neck and supra sternum notch+ fatigue for 7 days+ear ache +feverish?
Ominous symptoms: I suggest a comprehensive examination, blood testing, clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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What causes stiff neck ear ache and toothache and headache?
Many things: A tooth infection may cause ear ache and stiff neck. But an infected ear may cause the same symptoms. Start with your dentist and if he does not find a problem visit an ent. ...Read more
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Please tell me what can be causing my dad's toothache and ear ache?
Can't: Must be examined ; probably x-rayed to determine cause, and thereby the appropriate treatment. Toothache usually means infected tooth, but can have other causes. Earache may be referred pain, joint problem, ear infection, etc. Start w trip to your dentist, but may also have to see physician. ...Read more
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Toothache, ear ache, sensitive scalp, sore throat, throat feels cold when breathing. What could cause this?
Throat: If its new could be the onset of a cold but if its on one side could have a dental cause such as a cavity or a jaw issue.If so check it out with your dentist ...Read more
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I am experiencing sore throat, toothache, ear ache (quality: dull or aching sensation, throbbing sensation) (severity: moderate) , neck pain and b...
Contact DDS: Go to your dentist first for a complete evaluation to determine cause of your dental pain. If the dentist determines that the pain is of non dental origin, you will be promptly referred to your MD. ...Read more
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I have headache, toothache, jaw ache, earache and a massive lump with hurts when touched just under my chin. What could this be?
Tooth abscess: You should see a dentist as soon as possible. An abscessed tooth in the lowerjaw can produce all of those symptoms. The dental nerve has branches over that entire area. ...Read more
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Toothache (Definition)
Dental pain is a symptom where one has pain in his teeth or gums, sometimes with sensitivity to cold or hot ...Read more
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