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My Ear Is Really Hurting From The Inside And The Pain Is Travelling Up On The Side Of My Head
hi my ear is really hurting from the inside and the pain is travelling up on the side of my head . i am also getting sharp pains in my head on that side and feel sleepy. are any of these symptoms related?
Fri, 16 Sep 2011
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Dr. Sumit Bhatti's
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You should get an ear examination and a neurology opinion as soon as possible, especially if your ear ache and headache is accompanied by sleepiness.
Hello.welcome.Are you having cold and cough? If is so then it could be acute otits media.In this condition phlegm travels into eustachian tube.Treatment consists of decongestants,anti inflammatories and antibiotics.Best would be to consult a ENT specialist.Good luck.
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