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Earache in Adults

The discomfort is likely related to a problem deeper in the ear canal or behind the ear drum. An infection may cause just discomfort or it may make you fell unwell with fever and body aches.

Do you have one or more of the following symptoms?

  • feeling unwell

  • fever

  • nasal congestion or other cold symptoms

  • pain when you tug on your earlobe.

dash  Yes, I have one or more of these symptoms.
dash  No, I don't have these other symptoms.

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Harvard Health Publications Source: from the Harvard Health Publications Family Health Guide, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved.

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