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What Causes Mild Pain In Ear Radiating Towards Jaw?

Hi. I have a dull ache(not really painful just noticeable) in front of the middle of my ear but seems to be the jawbone joint. it is sensitive to the touch. on the left side and I'm wondering of it is related to an ear infection or tooth infection...no sore teeth but when swimming my ears seem a a little sensitive
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have dull ache in front of middle of ear, it can be most probably related to the jaw joint also known as Temporomandibular joint as the jaw joint is present in that area and any disorder related to it can cause pain and tenderness in front of the ear..

Other cause of pain and tenderness in front of the ear can be due to infection or inflammation in the Parotid gland that is a major salivary gland and is located in that area..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical examination and investigations like x ray, MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to relieve pain..
Do cool compresses over the area..
Take a soft diet and avoid touching the area again and again as it can get sore and increasingly painful..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Mild Pain In Ear Radiating Towards Jaw?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have dull ache in front of middle of ear, it can be most probably related to the jaw joint also known as Temporomandibular joint as the jaw joint is present in that area and any disorder related to it can cause pain and tenderness in front of the ear.. Other cause of pain and tenderness in front of the ear can be due to infection or inflammation in the Parotid gland that is a major salivary gland and is located in that area.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical examination and investigations like x ray, MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to relieve pain.. Do cool compresses over the area.. Take a soft diet and avoid touching the area again and again as it can get sore and increasingly painful.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.