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What To Do If Having Ear Pain And Ringing Radiating To Jawline Considering A Massive Outbreak Of Chickenpox In The School?

My right ear started hurting about 7 hours it has moved down my jaw line and now my ear is ringing and back of jaw hurts. Can t swollow or close or open mouth stuck most comfertable position is slightly open. Have had a cold and a chesty cough for about 4 days with a high temp. Haven t been able to eat or drink with out throwing it back up. I work in primary schools and there is a massive out break of chicken pox. I had it asa child. There are currently over half the class off plus 2 teachers .
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The features you are describing looks like you are having a prodromal symptoms prior to the herpes viral infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Get the blood investigations done to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a viral infection you can start immediately with antiviral drugs like acyclovir.
I hope I have answered your query, take care.
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What To Do If Having Ear Pain And Ringing Radiating To Jawline Considering A Massive Outbreak Of Chickenpox In The School?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The features you are describing looks like you are having a prodromal symptoms prior to the herpes viral infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Get the blood investigations done to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a viral infection you can start immediately with antiviral drugs like acyclovir. I hope I have answered your query, take care.