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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Ears

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Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017
Question: My husband has periodic sharp pain in his ear but he also has intermittent pain in his forehead on the same side as the ear.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please follow up with the further details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern,

I have gone through your question. It would be really helpful if you please provide the following details so that I can give you a definite answer:

- How long has he been having this pain?
- Frequency and duration of pain?
- History of persistent allergy symptoms other than the seasonal allergy?
- Any hearing loss or discharge from the ear?
- Any history of herpes infection or cold sore in the past?
- Any dizziness or vertigo associated with pain?
- Any other medical illness including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia?
- History of neurological issues?

Awaiting...

Dr.Lekshmi


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (15 minutes later)
Pain started about 3 weeks ago. It is usually 2 to 3 times a day. He has a sore inside his mouth under his lip. No deafness or dizziness. Also no fever.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

The intermittent pain he is experiencing is likely due the oral ulcer. The pain originating from oral cavity can cause referred pain to the ear and forehead. The oral ulcer is likely to be canker sore. However, since your husband have been having the symptoms for 3 weeks, please follow up with a dentist to take a look at the ulcer to rule out other possibilities like viral infection or oral cancer, to be safe.
Meanwhile avoid acidic food like fruits, avoid chewing gum, use soft bristle tooth brush and floss regularly. He can also use lidocaine ointment at the ulcer site to help with pain.

Hope this answers your questions
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Ears

Brief Answer: Please follow up with the further details Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern, I have gone through your question. It would be really helpful if you please provide the following details so that I can give you a definite answer: - How long has he been having this pain? - Frequency and duration of pain? - History of persistent allergy symptoms other than the seasonal allergy? - Any hearing loss or discharge from the ear? - Any history of herpes infection or cold sore in the past? - Any dizziness or vertigo associated with pain? - Any other medical illness including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia? - History of neurological issues? Awaiting... Dr.Lekshmi