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Question: Son woke up two nights already in agony with a tooth ache took him to dentist yesterday nothing going on there can it be sinus realated? What else
Yes it could be sinus related but it has to be some related symptoms if these are not there then it could be just anxiety and depression
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well he is only 4 yrs old;)
Brief Answer:
sinuses or ear
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It can be the sinuses or ear.
Problems in the ears can cause pain to be referred to the mouth and vice versa.
As you mentioned, issues with the sinuses can also cause ear pain.
You may want to consider taking him to see an ENT doctor. He or she would be able to assess and treat either sinus or ear related causes.
If an infection is present antibiotics would be needed. Other treatment would involve decongestants and antihistamines.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
sinuses or ear
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It can be the sinuses or ear.
Problems in the ears can cause pain to be referred to the mouth and vice versa.
As you mentioned, issues with the sinuses can also cause ear pain.
You may want to consider taking him to see an ENT doctor. He or she would be able to assess and treat either sinus or ear related causes.
If an infection is present antibiotics would be needed. Other treatment would involve decongestants and antihistamines.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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