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Why Does Ear Hurt When I Swallow With Tonsil ?

i have accidentally swallowed a fish bone and every time i swallow my ear hurts together with my tonsil i think..
Mon, 4 Jul 2011
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There is a common nerve which supplies the tonsil and the ear which is why you have ear pain if the tonsil is injured. You need to show to an ENT Doctor who will look for damage and treat it as you could be having one sided tonsillitis due to trauma. Drink warm liquids, eat warm, soft food till then.
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Why Does Ear Hurt When I Swallow With Tonsil ?

Welcome to Healthcare Magic There is a common nerve which supplies the tonsil and the ear which is why you have ear pain if the tonsil is injured. You need to show to an ENT Doctor who will look for damage and treat it as you could be having one sided tonsillitis due to trauma. Drink warm liquids, eat warm, soft food till then.