Do Constant Ear Pain And Jaw Swelling Indicate Any Serious Ailments?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jan 2018

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Question : I've had an ear ache for over 4 months. PCP can find nothing. Jaw hurts and is swollen - low grade fever last two weeks. Ear pain keeps me up at night,,,,,

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ear ache

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
A common reason for an ear ache and a jaw swelling is usually a carious and infected tooth.
Another cause be a parotid infection.
Please tell me do you have any tooth caries?
Send me the picture of your swollen jaw so that I can suggest you better and prescribe you accordingly.
Follow up with the required information

Take care
Thanks and regards

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