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    Difficulty swallowing, Ear ache, Numbness or tingling (Scalp) and Numbness or tingling (Ears)

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms difficulty swallowing, ear ache, numbness or tingling (scalp) and numbness or tingling (ears) including Hyperventilation, Ear canal infection, and Earwax blockage.

    There are 13 conditions associated with difficulty swallowing, ear ache, numbness or tingling (scalp) and numbness or tingling (ears). The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Hyperventilation

      Hyperventilation is rapid or shallow breathing usually caused by stress or anxiety.

    • Ear canal infection

      Symptoms of an ear canal infection include ear pain and itching, decreased hearing, drainage and more.

    • Earwax blockage

      Sometimes ear wax can harden and block the ear canal, causing discomfort and itching, earache, and more.

    • Tonsillitis

      Tonsillitis is painful swelling in the tonsils, causing sore throat, red tonsils, pain, fever, and more.

    • Middle ear infection

      A middle ear infection puts pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and, sometimes, hearing loss.

    • Chronic sinusitis

      Chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections, cause a stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, fever, sore throat and more.

    • Chemical burns

      A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.

    • Burn (heat or fire)

      Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.

    • Foreign object in the ear canal

      A foreign object in the ear may cause pain, redness, drainage problems, and in rare case, hearing loss.

    • Respiratory syncytial virus

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold.

    • Ruptured eardrum

      A ruptured eardrum, a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane, causes temporary hearing loss or discharge.

    • Swimmer's ear

      Swimmer's ear is an infection and irritation of the outer ear and ear canal causing redness, pain, and more.

    • Thyroid cancer

      Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more.

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