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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At April 11, 2020
Reviewed AtApril 18, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have earache and headache on the same side. I have pain while washing my face near my ears for a month.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. You are having headaches and earaches on the same side. You have more pain while washing your face. Please mention the nature of your pain whether it seems like an electric shock or it comes and goes or dull in nature. This type of pain can occur due to inflammation in the ears or trigeminal neuralgia. If it is associated with sensitivity to light and sound, then it can occur due to migraine. Sometimes, ear wax can get hard and it blocks the ear canal causing discomfort, itching, and earache. I suggest you take some anti-inflammatory medications to have some relief. You can take tablet Paracetamol or Ibuprofen after food. If there is no relief, you need to evaluate trigeminal neuralgia depending on your symptoms. If it is trigeminal neuralgia, you can take Pregabalin 75 mg or Carbamazepine 100 mg at night time. After that, continue taking it three times a day. Both these medications can cause some side effects like dizziness and allergic rashes. Try to take them under the guidance of the doctor.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

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