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What Causes Pain In Ear?
Question: I started getting a slight pain in my right ear whenever I either lay down on my right side or bend down. What could be causing this? I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis of my spine and lower back. The pain actually starts on the right side of my throat.
Brief Answer:
you are having refer pain in right ear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
The details provided are not complete to fit into a probable diagnosis. However after reading your clinical history it appears that you are having refer pain in right ear due post nasal discharge back in throat .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily &
paracetamol for pain.
Your local doctor will know about it.
You get relief .
Continue medication for osteoporosis .
Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
you are having refer pain in right ear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
The details provided are not complete to fit into a probable diagnosis. However after reading your clinical history it appears that you are having refer pain in right ear due post nasal discharge back in throat .
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily &
paracetamol for pain.
Your local doctor will know about it.
You get relief .
Continue medication for osteoporosis .
Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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