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Mild pain outside ear

2017-08-11 07:53:21
Feeling mild pain outside ear surrounding. Mild Pain is not continuously but it feels mostly. It's mild enough  I can ignore also. Is this indicates some problem beginning or just some infection in ear.
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You might be suffering from temporo Mandibular joint dysfunction secondary to dental problems. It can present with referred ear pain. Soft diet for a week, warm compresses over joint area in front of your ear might help. If you have associated dental problems they need to be treated
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Consult nearby ENT specialist or oral surgeon for more information

Answered2017-08-12 02:17:13

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