Although they can occur at any time of the day, most parents
have had the experience of a child crying in the night from the pain of an
earache. There are many things that can
cause earache (otalgia), and it may not be associated with ear disease. Conditions such as an impacted tooth, sinus
problems, inflamed tonsils, teething pain, TMJ, and infections in the nose and
throat may play a role.
Ear pain may originate from the external, middle, or inner
ear, but it is not always possible to tell the location of the pain. External ear pain can be caused by trauma,
swimmer's ear, or foreign bodies in the external ear. Dental disease can cause ear pain as can
other diseases. Ear pain may also be a
side effect of contagious illnesses such as colds, coughs, or eye problems like
conjunctivitis. When babies discover
their ears they may pull at them until they hurt, causing mothers to fear their
baby may have an ear infection.
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