TMJ and ear infection symptoms

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Asked for Male, 20 Years

If I have TMJ on left side, is it possible for my right ear to show symptoms of ear infection? Whenever I open my mouth wide, I hear clicking sound on left side, and I have Patulous ET on that side as well. But since few days I'm having symptoms of ear infection as well.

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Dr. Anuraj CP

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Malappuram

For ur right ear to show ear infection, there should be something there. Lt TMJ issue will affect only the left side. Please elaborate on ur symptoms so that a correct diagnosis can be reached. Please consult online

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 5 yrs exp Bareilly

Kindly take physical consultation with ent surgeon

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eat soft diet steam inhalation

Health Tips

keep ear dry

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Dr. Adhavan

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 5 yrs exp Chennai

Take soft solid foods.. Pls bite on both sides.. Because of the patulous ET you can feel the ear Blockage.. Kindly Avoid cold items and spicy foods.. Do steam inhalation twice daily. Take allergra m at night time.

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Dr. Varunkumar J ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Puducherry · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varunkumar J

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Puducherry

Good morning! Tmj arthralgia can lead to right side disease too as the chewing will be on the right side predominant now!

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Kindly visit nearby ENT surgeon and take consultation

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