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My left ear hurts when i swallow

No other discomfort, had a sore throat on and off for a couple of days. Now one ear hurts when I swallow. It feels like something is popping in that ear when I swallow.

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This is seriously issue whenever I swallow anything my right ear hurt so much I don't what do now I never faced this type problem before

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Could be eustachian tube dysfunction causing retraction of the ear drum..please try decongestant nasal drops followed by steam inhalation along with an antihistamine at night for a week ... Read More

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My throat hurts when swallowing food/water. There is a faint body pain. The right ear is blocked slightly.

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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days fo ... Read More

My throat hurts when I swallow my spit Having a body ache Nose leaking Ear aching a little also Been 3 days now

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Hello, hot SALINE GARGLE BEFORE MEALS TWO TIMES.tab synarest two times after food for three days.or as required.tab zifi 200 two times after FOOD FOR three to five days. Otek ac ear drop three hourly ... Read More

When I drink liquids from a glass or cup it hurts my throat, but I seem to have no problems when using a straw. It doesn't matter what the liquid is (hot or cold), and its the swallowing that hurts. This is a chronic issue, not related to being sick. I don't think the pain is related to acid reflux (which is all I can seem to find when I search

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Do you have problems with solid food? You could benefit from a barium swallow test. ... Read More

I have a breathing aperture and when I swallow it hurts me, And i have a lost in apetite.

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ... Read More

The ear is hurting a lot and the pib is coming out of the ear and it is throbbing in the middle of the ear I had an operation on my ear 15 years ago

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There may be some infection in tge middle ear, u need to get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose and treat it. ... Read More

Throat hurts during drinking and eating. It hurts between throat and right ear. This is going on since last 3 months.

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Use this app to meet a good ENT Specialist and get an instant appointment. ... Read More

Accompanied by ear pain and blocking of left ear. Infrequent bouts of coughing and stuffy sinus. The throat is getting better, but the ear is the most annoying part.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Take steam inhalations thrice a day. Nothing special needs to be done for the ear. For the pain you can take a tab. Lyser-D twice a day after food for 3 ... Read More

So yesterday, my arms and legs hurt. It wasn't that bad. But today, they're still hurting and addition to that I also gained a headache and my throats hurting while swallowing. (I'm 12)

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U may be suffering from a throat infection or allergies. Kindly consult your pediatrician ... Read More

Hi, my left ear is clogged and in pain from over a week now. I'm on day 3 of these medications - Antibiotic(amoxicillin) ear drop(dexamethasone), nasal spray( oxymetazoline) - nothing worked. Today I found out when I lie on the left side, ear pain and blockage get better. GP checked my ear and said everything's look good. I have no other sympt

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Were you having any prior cold or throat infection? What is the status of eardrum according to Gp ... Read More

Good evening I am suffering from throat and ear pain while swallowing from 4 days on left side . Kindly help me what type of problem is this.

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Kindly get it evaluated Could be referred otalgia If fever + , might to go for a course of antibiotics, analgesic , and antihistamines ... Read More

Hi doctor, I have been suffering from throat pain ans ear pain few months. It comes and goes. When I swallow, drink, sneeze, burp it hurts. If I catch cold it is more severe. If no cold pain is mild. But it is not going away completely. What to do?

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Hi it’s mostly looking like and Eustachian tube dysfunction You and take antihistamine / avoidance of cold food items and drinks With spicy food for a few weeks Valsalva, and steam with Sinarest ap ... Read More

My right side ear is hurting a lot and I'm unable to understand how to overcome it. There is a pimple in my ear which is hurting badly. I live in a PG alone so very difficult, please help

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Take pain killer and don't clean the ear by ear buds. ... Read More

My baby boy was born on 15.6.24. today my earing is missing I didn't go anywhere out & I could find at home also. Would my baby swallowed it. He is normal no symptoms. The side which I pick him up that side only it's missing so worried he had milk and slept also. Breathing properly no coughing anything.earing is missing from evening earing butt

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No symptoms ... Read More

I am having difficulty in swallowing saliva feels like something is stuck also its been a week now i am feeling like pain also behind my ear or something what could be the reason for this

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u need a laryngoscopy and betadine gargle 2% ... Read More

My mother 80 years is not able to swallow anything she has been on a liquid diet since 3 months but now she is not even able to take the liquids properly After swallowing anything cough/Belgum is coming out Their is no history of any illness

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Need to do FEES ( fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing). There might be neurological problem.she can get chest infection if not addressed. Go to hospital, ENT or head and neck dept where F ... Read More

Have throat swallow problems along with that neck and ear connection has pain. Little cold with upper eyes feel heavy. Had Azee-500 for 5 days it went and came back. Should I take Amoxicillin or any anti biotics

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Augmentin 625mg two times a day for 5 days. ... Read More

8 days ago I swallowed a large piece of potato. While swallowing that piece I had some pain in my neck. Now whenever I swallow rice or cake or bread etc it gets swallowed . But after drinking water I feel some of the eaten stuff is present in my bottom of my neck and the water pushes the eaten food stuff to my stomach. And also after eating I feel

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You should go to ENT doctor ... Read More

Hi - Trachea hurts on right hand side while swallowing. I have been experiencing this for over a week now? It doesn't hurt while I rest. Even while talking it hurts some times especially after I wake up from sleep. Can you please suggest Thanks.

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It could be a might inflammatory condition, like a mild pharyngitis, or it could be because of gastric reflux. The only way we can be certain is if we do an endoscopic examination and assess the throa ... Read More

Hi - I had throat infection, cough few days back took some medication like monocef and it's gone. Fine but not fully while swallowing some ear pain. Only when I swallow I feel that sense of pain in only in left ear. If any medication can be suggested..

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I recently had heartburn but also have cold. I am taking Esomeprazole every day for a week now. Now I feel sight discomfort while swallowing as if something is obstructing. I can swallow normally. I also feel sight fullness in left ear. And can hear click sounds when I eat. What could this be?

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You need thorough examination by ENT ... Read More

3 weeks ago a heavy bag is fallen on my head . I got headache for 1 weeks. Then it gone away. After 1 week I am feeling pain around my eyes, and light headache sometimes and when I swallow water , my one side of the head hurts. Is there anything to worry about???

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Mostly due to local contusion will be there If you have vomiting , seizure episode take CT brain ... Read More

Today I had D&C surgery, everything is fine apart from trouble in swallowing food and water I asked doctor she it will go in a day. It's hurting me a lot. Kindly suggest any home remedies. Thank you.

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Continue medications given by treated doctor ... Read More

A loud cracking sound both of ears occurs when swallowing...also lower law heaviness and ear feel full when chewing food..few month ago I have septoplasty with turbinoplasty

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U r advised to go Tympanometry ... Read More

My ear pains while swallowing food. There is no discharge, and I don't have any cold cough and fever. It's about a week. Ear pains only while swallowing hard food like chapati . For few days in this week the pain disappeared and then again started. I applied ear wax yesterday but it's of no help. Kindly Help.

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Go for Dry hot fomentation Avoid eating hard substances ... Read More

My Aunt' both side cheeks hurting near ear and upper jaw area. There is no pain in ears and jaws. Not so visible but when you touch you can feel it might have some swelling but not prominent. What could be the reason for this. Is it something serious?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Hello sir and mam, My baby is 8 month old. She doing like swallow since 3 days. Pllz suggest what happened and what to do🙏🏻

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Take videoconsultation. Will have to see the baby first. ... Read More

Hello doctors ... 1.When i swallow anything solid there is continuously pain in upper back just near the right shoulder 2. Feel like muscle of the throat becomes weaker and create problem to suck any thing 3. Bad digestion

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Can be GERD with LPR ... Read More

Hi, My daughter has swallowed ear buds rubber part when we were not around. Please suggest what should we do and whom should we consult to?

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Nothing to be done. Don't worry. It will pass in motion ... Read More

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