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What Causes Pain On Outside Of Ear And Jaw?
I have had a dull pain on the outside of my ear for about a week. I thought maybe it was a pimple or something, but nothing ever came of it. It has now spread further down about 3 inches and all of that area is sore to the touch. No swelling or redness, though. Today, I started to have some sensitivity in my jaw area and now it is becoming more painful in my jaw.
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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this pain could be because of the tooth problem . which is getting referred to the ear and jaw area .
You should get dental consultation done .The referred pain is because of the common nerve supply , which is between ear, teeth , and the brain is not able to understand from where the actual pain is arising.
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Thanks for asking at HCM
this pain could be because of the tooth problem . which is getting referred to the ear and jaw area .
You should get dental consultation done .The referred pain is because of the common nerve supply , which is between ear, teeth , and the brain is not able to understand from where the actual pain is arising.
In doubt do reply
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