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Can Acid Reflux Cause Ear Pain

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain

By Todd Eisner Health Expert

Dr. I have throat pain, hoarseness and an earache that won't go away. I do suffer from heartburn. Can the throat and ear pain be a result of GERD?

 

While it is not uncommon for gastroesophageal reflux disease to cause sore throat and hoarseness as well as ear pain and even ear infections, other more serious conditions need to be excluded. You can try maximizing treatment of acid reflux with twice a day proton pump inhibitors. If your symptoms resolve completely, then it is likely a result of g...

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