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Aching or pain in the ear is called otalgia (see also detailed disease information for earache). Ear pain is usually caused by an infection of the ear area, including outer ear infections, mastoiditis, or middle ear infections. However, pain in the ear can also arise from infections or conditions in nearby regions that affect the ear nerves. This is called "referred pain" and may arise from dental conditions, jaw disorders, or afflictions of the upper digestive tract and throat area. There are a variety of possible causes of ear pain and any ear pain symptoms needs prompt professional medical advice....more »
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Earache.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 162 causes of Earache
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Home medical tests possibly related to Earache:
Review causes of types of Earache in more specific categories:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Earache, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Earache may include:
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Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Earache may include:
Real-life user stories relating to Earache:
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Earache or relevant symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Earache. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Earache
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Earache as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Earache
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Earache may include these symptoms:
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Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Earache:
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Earache. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Earache as a symptom include:
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causes of Earache
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Earache: Pain in the ear. SYN: otalgia, otodynia.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Earache; a pain localized in the middle or inner ear.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
An ache localized in the middle or inner ear
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list of organs typically affected by Earache may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Earache mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 162 causes of Earache
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Earache. Of the 162 causes of Earache that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Earache' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Earache or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Earache based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Earache, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Otalgia, Ear pain
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical Conditions associated with Earache:
Pain (6458 causes), Ear symptoms (1999 causes), Sensations (6520 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Common symptoms (8589 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes), Pain symptoms (6458 causes), Sensory symptoms (7134 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes)
Symptoms related to Earache:
Ear pain (66 causes), Ear discharge (28 causes), Ear symptoms (1999 causes), Abscess (44 causes), Cellulitis (28 causes), Ear trauma, Ear tumor, Fluid behind the ear, Middle ear infection (29 causes), Outer ear infection, Recurrent middle ear infection
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