How to deal with the pain in the ear and face

Ear side facial pain is a common symptom, which may be caused by a variety of reasons. This article will introduce some possible causes of ear side facial pain and provide some solutions.

1、 Cause

1. Ear infection: Ear infection is one of the common causes of ear side facial pain. Infection may occur in the external auditory canal, middle ear or inner ear, causing pain, swelling and fever.

2. Tooth problems: Tooth problems such as caries, pulpitis, pericoronitis of wisdom teeth, etc. may also cause ear and face pain. Pain may radiate to the ear, especially mandibular tooth problems.

3. Temporomandibular joint disorder: Temporomandibular joint disorder is a common oral disease, which may lead to ear side facial pain, chewing difficulties, joint bounce and other symptoms.

4. Neuralgia: Neuralgia, such as trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, may also cause ear side and facial pain. Pain is usually severe, electric shock like, and may suddenly occur.

5. Other reasons: Other reasons such as ear trauma, ear swelling, mumps, cervical spondylosis, etc. may also lead to ear side facial pain.

2、 Coping methods

1. Medical examination: If the pain on the ear and face lasts for a long time or is severe, the patient should go to the doctor for examination in time. The doctor will make diagnosis according to the symptoms and signs, and formulate the corresponding treatment plan.

2. Drug treatment: if the pain is caused by ear infection or tooth problems, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics, pain killers and other drugs for treatment. If it is neuralgia, the doctor may prescribe antiepileptic drugs, analgesics and other drugs for treatment.

3. Physical therapy: Physical therapy such as hot compress, cold compress and massage can relieve pain and swelling. If the pain is caused by temporomandibular joint disorder, physical therapy such as oral appliances and oral movement can also alleviate the symptoms.

4. Surgical treatment: if the pain is caused by ear swelling, mumps and other diseases, surgical treatment may be required. The purpose of surgical treatment is to remove swelling or pathological tissue, relieve pain and restore function.

5. Lifestyle adjustment: Lifestyle adjustment, such as maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding excessive chewing, and avoiding long-term head lowering, can prevent and alleviate ear side facial pain.

3、 Preventive measures

1. Keep good oral hygiene: brush your teeth twice a day, use dental floss and mouthwash, and wash your teeth regularly to prevent ear and face pain caused by tooth problems.

2. Avoid over chewing: Avoid chewing gum, nuts and other foods for a long time, which can prevent ear side and face pain caused by temporomandibular joint disorder.

3. Avoid looking down for a long time: looking down at mobile phones, computers, etc. for a long time may lead to cervical spondylosis, which may cause ear side and facial pain. Avoid lowering your head for a long time and move your neck regularly.

4. Pay attention to ear hygiene: avoid digging the ear with your hands to avoid water entering the ear, which can prevent ear side and face pain caused by ear infection.

5. Regular physical examination: regular physical examination, timely detection and treatment of diseases, can prevent and alleviate ear side facial pain.

4、 Summary

Ear side facial pain is a common symptom, which may be caused by a variety of reasons. In case of ear side and face pain, seek medical advice in time to identify the cause and take appropriate treatment measures. At the same time, we should pay attention to preventive measures, maintain good living habits and oral hygiene, and prevent and alleviate the occurrence of ear side facial pain.

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