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What Causes Persistent Ear And Throat Pain?
Question: I have had constant pain in my right ear and throat for about a month now. It does not hurt to swallow and throat doesn't seem to be inflamed or sensitive when I feel it on the outside.
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Get the following tests done:
a. A throat examination and a videolaryngoscopy.
b. An ear and nose examination.
c. A Pure tone Audiogram (PTA) and an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram).
2. If the ear examination and tests are normal, then this is a referred pain from the throat to the ear (common nerve supply).
3. Throat pain without infection, fever and inflammation can be due to a number of causes. Common causes include acid reflux, a post nasal drip of mucus, snoring and sleep breathing disorders, dryness, dehydration, glossitis, enlarged styloid process, hyoid burstis, referred pain from the pyriform fossa and so on.
4. Use a medicated gargle and a painkiller for a couple of days. If this persists, get yourself examined.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Get the following tests done:
a. A throat examination and a videolaryngoscopy.
b. An ear and nose examination.
c. A Pure tone Audiogram (PTA) and an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram).
2. If the ear examination and tests are normal, then this is a referred pain from the throat to the ear (common nerve supply).
3. Throat pain without infection, fever and inflammation can be due to a number of causes. Common causes include acid reflux, a post nasal drip of mucus, snoring and sleep breathing disorders, dryness, dehydration, glossitis, enlarged styloid process, hyoid burstis, referred pain from the pyriform fossa and so on.
4. Use a medicated gargle and a painkiller for a couple of days. If this persists, get yourself examined.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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