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Earache – Symptoms and Possible Conditions

Earache and pain, experienced in or around the ear. This maybe caused by conditions ranging from relatively mild to very severe, and pain may be referred from the teeth or mouth. Severe and prolonged pain should prompt a visit to the doctor or dentist.

Possible Conditions

• Ear Infection
• Tonsilitis
• Rodent Ulcer
• Teething Pain

Ear Infection
Infection of the middle ear and inflammation of the ear drum, caused by viruses such as the Common Cold or by bacteria. The ear drum may burst although it will normally heal.

Ear Infection Symptoms

• Pain in the ear and may be tenderness behind the ear
• Mild pain, discomfort, pressure and mild deafness
• Followed by a blood-stained discharge which smells unpleasant and lasts for a few days
• Pain resolves

Ear infection is most likely in children, and less often older individuals. It will usually resolve by itself but treatment may be needed.