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What Causes Pain Behind The Ear Lobe And Sore Throat?

I have had pain behind my ear lobe going down to my neck, a sore throat and teeth pain on top and bottom all on the same side. The doctor said it was fine and to go to dentist. He pulled a back molar and said that could be the problem. Now I woke up with my ear, same side, congested. I have used Claritin, Zyrtec , a Nettie pot and steamed my head. I have anxiety so I don't like Sudafed. What can I do?
posted on Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well, your problem looks more like either ear infection or inflammation of mastoid process causing Mastoiditis..

If your ear is congested you can consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated..

An ear examination can be done to look for infection and fluid behind the eardrum..

For now you should take a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and along with it use decongestant like Xylometazoline..
Continue netti pot..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Pain Behind The Ear Lobe And Sore Throat?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well, your problem looks more like either ear infection or inflammation of mastoid process causing Mastoiditis.. If your ear is congested you can consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated.. An ear examination can be done to look for infection and fluid behind the eardrum.. For now you should take a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and along with it use decongestant like Xylometazoline.. Continue netti pot.. Hope this helps.. Regards.