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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?
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!