Health Tip: Why You Might Have an Earache

(HealthDay News) -- Pain in the ear has many possible causes and may be accompanied by other symptoms.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of possible reasons for earache:

  • Arthritis in the jaw.
  • An infection in the middle or outer ear.
  • Changes in pressure that damage the ear.
  • An object lodged in the ear, or a significant buildup of ear wax.
  • A ruptured or perforated eardrum.
  • A sinus infection, infected tooth or sore throat.
  • Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ).

    • Related Articles

    Sinus Infections: What You Need to Know


    Health Tip: Choking First Aid


    Health Tip: Broken Nose Care


    Search Articles

    How to Decide When You're Too Sick to Work

    Whooping Cough Vaccine Effectiveness Fades With Time: Study

    Whopping Numbers on Whooping Cough

    Are Too Many Kids Prescribed Antihistamines?

    The Secret Behind Chicken Soup's Medical Magic

    1 in 4 Antibiotic Prescriptions Isn't Needed: Study

    Can You Predict Your Common Cold Risk?

    AHA: Taking Medicine for a Cold? Be Mindful of Your Heart

    How to Decide When You're Too Sick to Work

    U.S. Flu Season Ebbing, but Cases Still Widespread: CDC

    Only a Third of Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinations They Need

    Flu Widening Its Grip on the United States: CDC

    Drier Winter Air May Propel Flu's Spread

    How Getting a Flu Shot Could Save Your Life