I have a sharp pain in my ear when I swallow (food/saliva). I do not have a cold or other symptoms. 7 days+ What to do?

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26 years old healthy The pain goes under my jaw, if I take anti inflammatory drugs, it disappears, but it comes back in the evening if I don't take any other drugs. Non

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, Have you bathed in the last 10 days? Thank you for these details. In such a case, the risk of you suffering from otitis externa is very limited. One of the possible causes of your pain is therefore the presence of an infection inside the ear, behind the eardrum. In such a situation, you should see a doctor to get antibiotics. You should also see a doctor to determine the exact cause of your pain. Taking over-the-counter medications from the drugstore may simply delay the proper management of your situation. So I recommend that you consult early in the week. Sorry I can't be more helpful to you at this time. I look forward to it, Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist