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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ears Upon Swallowing Food?

I had an EGD four days ago and have had excruciating pain in my right ear since the test. My ear drum hurts when I swallow so bad that it feels like someone is sticking an ice pick down my ear canal. I went to the emergency room and the dr couldn t figure out what was causing it.

posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Prabhash Verma's Response

Hello,

A common cause of ear pain when swallowing is an ear infection. Most ear infections are caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the middle ear. They usually cause swelling, fluid build-up, and irritation inside your ear, which can cause pain.

Please check with your ENT doctor who may prescribe you an antibiotic and an NSAID.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma
General & Family Physician

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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ears Upon Swallowing Food?

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