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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Neck And Painful Ears

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Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015
Question: Hi Dr! sore neck in a line from my ear down. Had it 2 weeks and now throat is a little sore and there is swelling under my left jaw. No change with Z pack.

Ear is a little painful.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should consult laryngologist and dentist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Your symptoms are most likely caused by some infection in the mentioned area. It can be tooth infection, salivary gland inflammation, internal ear infection. It can be caused by bacteria resistant to Z-pack.
As the source of infection is close to the brain and close to the mediastinum, you should not ignore it and wait with it. Please consult laryngologist and dentist as soon as possible.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (12 minutes later)
Is it possible that I have a blocked eustachian tube or maybe a stopped up ear canal that needs cleaning out?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is possible. You would be able to feel it kind of strange inside the ear when swallowing.
But both factors can be a reason of ear inflammation. So unblocking it is only a part of the treatment.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Neck And Painful Ears

Brief Answer: You should consult laryngologist and dentist. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Your symptoms are most likely caused by some infection in the mentioned area. It can be tooth infection, salivary gland inflammation, internal ear infection. It can be caused by bacteria resistant to Z-pack. As the source of infection is close to the brain and close to the mediastinum, you should not ignore it and wait with it. Please consult laryngologist and dentist as soon as possible. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.