Twenty years ago I was in a car accident and every since I have suffered an ear ache, it is in the bone area behind my ear lobe. Can you give me any information about what could be wrong. Doctors have checked my hearing and ears and cannot find any reason. Is there a charge for this service
As per your query you have ear ache since you met with an accident . Well there can be many reasons for ear ache like ear infection , wax builup , eczema of ear canal , impacted tooth , trigeminal neuralgia and temporomandibular joint ( TMJ) . In your case it seems to me that the probable reason for pain is either TMJ problem due to accident or impacted tooth . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order tests like CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also check the bite plane . Doctor may surgically remove the TMJ deformity if there is any or prescribed muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory or extract the impacted tooth depending upon the diagnosis . For now eat soft food , avoid wide opening of mouth and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear , As per your query you have ear ache since you met with an accident . Well there can be many reasons for ear ache like ear infection , wax builup , eczema of ear canal , impacted tooth , trigeminal neuralgia and temporomandibular joint ( TMJ) . In your case it seems to me that the probable reason for pain is either TMJ problem due to accident or impacted tooth . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order tests like CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also check the bite plane . Doctor may surgically remove the TMJ deformity if there is any or prescribed muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory or extract the impacted tooth depending upon the diagnosis . For now eat soft food , avoid wide opening of mouth and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari