Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Radiating Pain From The Throat To The Ear?

hi, i have pain on the right side of my throat, it hurts to swallow and the pain has since extended to my right ear and the right side of my jaw. please give me an idea of what it could be its been 2 days like this and seems to be getting worse not better
Mon, 2 May 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concern. It seems that you are suffering from a severe throat infection and due to involvement of the lymph node in the area, you are feeling referred pain in ear and jaw.

You should do an antibiotic course to relieve the throat pain. Azithromycin 500 mg (Azee 500) once a day for three days can relieve you of throat infection. You can take Acetaminophen 500 mg or Ibuprofen 400 mg to have relief in pain while antibiotics work. Do warm salt water gargles. Drink lots of fluids and have rest. Stay away from cold food and drinks.

If you do not find relief in three days, I would advise you to visit an ENT surgeon for physical examination and further investigations. You might need blood tests and throat culture.

I hope this information helps you. Thanks for using HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon!

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Radiating Pain From The Throat To The Ear?

Hello, I can understand your concern. It seems that you are suffering from a severe throat infection and due to involvement of the lymph node in the area, you are feeling referred pain in ear and jaw. You should do an antibiotic course to relieve the throat pain. Azithromycin 500 mg (Azee 500) once a day for three days can relieve you of throat infection. You can take Acetaminophen 500 mg or Ibuprofen 400 mg to have relief in pain while antibiotics work. Do warm salt water gargles. Drink lots of fluids and have rest. Stay away from cold food and drinks. If you do not find relief in three days, I would advise you to visit an ENT surgeon for physical examination and further investigations. You might need blood tests and throat culture. I hope this information helps you. Thanks for using HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon! Best, Dr. Viraj Shah