What causes right ear pain and sore throat when swallowing?
Dec 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Pain in the right ear and throat during swallowing may be caused by factors such as otitis externa, otitis media, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Inflammation of the skin or subcutaneous tissue in the external auditory canal, or conditions like otitis media, pharyngitis, and the common cold, can easily lead to these symptoms. It is recommended to promptly visit a hospital for appropriate evaluation and then receive proper treatment.
Right ear pain and sore throat during swallowing can be caused by various factors, including external otitis, otitis media, and temporomandibular joint disorder.
1. External Otitis
Inflammation of the skin or subcutaneous tissue in the external auditory canal may result from multiple causes such as trauma, pathogen infection, hot and humid environments, or unhealthy ear habits. Patients may experience symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and flaking in the external ear canal. Pain in the ear and throat may occur during swallowing.
2. Otitis Media
When patients have otitis media, they may develop these symptoms due to inflammation within the middle ear, which irritates structures such as the eardrum.
3. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
The exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, and it is not a single disease. It primarily involves abnormalities in the function and anatomical structure related to the temporomandibular joint, leading to impaired normal joint function. This results in ear pain during mouth opening and closing.
In addition, conditions such as pharyngitis and the common cold may also easily cause similar symptoms. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
