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What Causes Pain Beneath The Ear?
i have an ache in my ear, and just beneath my ear - started as what i thought might be TMJ or a tooth problem, and then became a dull constant earache. it s been maybe 2 weeks. my ENT isn t available until next week, and my internist is away. i have chosen to wait for my ENT, but am concerned that this is going on so long.
Thu, 25 May 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic
As you have earache since two week, I will advise you to consult any ENT surgeon as soon as possible
Your Otoscopy ear examination needed to do initial work up in your case
Impacted wax, inflammed tympanic membrane, otitis externa etc might be the reason
According to cause further specific treatment given
If needed for impacted wax, syringing might be done
If infection associated then topical antibiotic drop might prescribed
For pain and inflammation relief ibuprofen or Naproxen can be taken.
Hope your concern solved
Take care
As you have earache since two week, I will advise you to consult any ENT surgeon as soon as possible
Your Otoscopy ear examination needed to do initial work up in your case
Impacted wax, inflammed tympanic membrane, otitis externa etc might be the reason
According to cause further specific treatment given
If needed for impacted wax, syringing might be done
If infection associated then topical antibiotic drop might prescribed
For pain and inflammation relief ibuprofen or Naproxen can be taken.
Hope your concern solved
Take care
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