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What Causes Severe Earache?

All of a sudden while at work about one hour ago my right ear has started hurting like an ache. Feels like it is down inside the canal. No pain when I swallow or when I turn my head. Could this be an ear infection? It started very suddenly. Anything over the counter that I can do?
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Hello,welcome to HCM!
I understand your concern.Common causes of earaches include:
-ear infection
-earwax buildup
-a foreign object in the ear
-strep throat
-sinus infection
-shampoo or water trapped in the ear
-use of cotton swabs in the ear
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-applying a cold washcloth to the ear
-avoiding getting the ear wet
-sitting upright to help relieve ear pressure
-using ear drops
-taking pain relievers
-chewing gum to help relieve pressure.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have another question I'll be glad to answer.
Thanks!
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What Causes Severe Earache?

Hello,welcome to HCM! I understand your concern.Common causes of earaches include: -ear infection -earwax buildup -a foreign object in the ear -strep throat -sinus infection -shampoo or water trapped in the ear -use of cotton swabs in the ear Some advices that I can give to you are: -applying a cold washcloth to the ear -avoiding getting the ear wet -sitting upright to help relieve ear pressure -using ear drops -taking pain relievers -chewing gum to help relieve pressure. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have another question I ll be glad to answer. Thanks!