10 Causes of Ear Pain
Cause #8: Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the back of the throat. Patients with pharyngitis also usually experience a fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, hoarse voice, ear pain, and a headache. Most symptoms last about three to five days.
With pharyngitis, it can result in complications such as acute otitis media, or sinusitis. Most cases of pharyngitis are caused by a viral infection although it can also be linked with allergies, strep throat, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. To help with the pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be used. If you are suffering from this symptom you should seek medical attention for proper diagnosis.
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