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What is the treatment for earache and headache?

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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.

Answered by Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram

Education:

DNB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram is a dedicated General Physician with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care for patients across all age groups. His skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, conducting preventive health check-ups, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. He is proficient in prescribing evidence-based treatments, offering patient counseling, and coordinating with specialists when needed to ensure holistic care. With strong clinical judgment and a patient-focused approach, Dr. Shivram emphasizes early detection, effective management, and long-term health maintenance.

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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.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 11, 2020
Reviewed At April 18, 2024

Education:

DNB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram is a dedicated General Physician with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care for patients across all age groups. His skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, conducting preventive health check-ups, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. He is proficient in prescribing evidence-based treatments, offering patient counseling, and coordinating with specialists when needed to ensure holistic care. With strong clinical judgment and a patient-focused approach, Dr. Shivram emphasizes early detection, effective management, and long-term health maintenance.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

DNB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakre Mahendra Shivram is a dedicated General Physician with expertise in providing comprehensive medical care for patients across all age groups. His skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, conducting preventive health check-ups, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. He is proficient in prescribing evidence-based treatments, offering patient counseling, and coordinating with specialists when needed to ensure holistic care. With strong clinical judgment and a patient-focused approach, Dr. Shivram emphasizes early detection, effective management, and long-term health maintenance.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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