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What Causes Splitting Headaches With Ear Pain, Sore Throat And Slight Fever?

I have a splitting headache focused on the right side of my head just above the temple and gets worse if I cough or from loud sounds. My ear hurts when I swallow, throat is a little sore, fatigued and developed a slight fever today....is it an ear infection? Or tension headache? Or both? Should I go see a doctor?
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper respiratory tract infection or Sinusitis.
There is a tract called Eustachian tube, through which infection can spread to ear from nasopharynx, leading to ear pain.

Management includes:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Analgesics like paracetamol.
3. Nasal decongestant drops.
4. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity.
5. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination.
Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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What Causes Splitting Headaches With Ear Pain, Sore Throat And Slight Fever?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper respiratory tract infection or Sinusitis. There is a tract called Eustachian tube, through which infection can spread to ear from nasopharynx, leading to ear pain. Management includes: 1. Steam inhalation. 2. Analgesics like paracetamol. 3. Nasal decongestant drops. 4. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity. 5. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. 6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.