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What Causes Pain In The Right Ear?

Hiya I have been experiencing mild ear ache in my right ear for the past week and now my tragus feels like it has a lump and hurts when pushed down on, I have a history of ear infections but I also feel tightness around my jaw and lower neck. I also have pains in my neck mainly on the right side it is a dull like pain but I also suffer from severe headaches but I think that may be a cause of stress which I am under at the moment. I
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Ear pain may be caused by different reasons.You have a history on ear infection so it can be caused by the infection.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-put a warm compress. Placing a warm, moist washcloth over the affected ear may lessen pain.
-Take pain medication. You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain.
-Consider antibiotics such as augmentine 625 mg for 5 to 7 days
If the pain continue see a doctor.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Pain In The Right Ear?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Ear pain may be caused by different reasons.You have a history on ear infection so it can be caused by the infection. Some advices that I can give to you are : -put a warm compress. Placing a warm, moist washcloth over the affected ear may lessen pain. -Take pain medication. You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain. -Consider antibiotics such as augmentine 625 mg for 5 to 7 days If the pain continue see a doctor. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!