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    Ear ache and Pain or discomfort

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms ear ache and pain or discomfort including Ear canal infection, Earwax blockage, and Middle ear infection.

    There are 12 conditions associated with ear ache and pain or discomfort. 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Foreign object in the ear canal

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

    • Swimmer's ear

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

    • Auricular hematoma

      An auricular hematoma is a painful swelling on the outer ear.

    • Thyroid cancer

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

    • Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)

      With temporomandibular joint syndrome, joints at the back of the jaw become inflamed, causing pain.

    • 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.

    • Shingles (herpes zoster)

      Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.

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