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Occasional pain ear

2018-03-23 18:43:45
Recently I am getting occasional ear pain. It's sharp pain which lasts for few seconds and then goes away. Few days it happens more number of times n some days there is none. No swelling or anything. Does this require any doctor visit?
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Intermittent sharp pain in the ear is usually is not because of primary ear related pathology. Source of such pain may be somewhere else such as temporo Mandibular joint, teeth, throat or even sometimes muscle spasms can also present like this
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-03-25 23:39:11

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