Audiology/Otolaryngology/worried about pain

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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 7/31/2009


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 Hi: Two weeks ago I was having  a pain in the left side of my jaw. But recently I started to feel pain under my ears also, but, it's a pain like when you are eating something very sour, but that feeling is constantly. Most of the times when I get up on the morning i feel liquid inside my  ears , mostly in the right one.( i sleep on my left side )
I had herpes soster once when I was 11 years old, now I am 28. Also around 5 years ago I started to develope ear problems and I was diagnosed with vertigo. I am worried about this problem  because it's hurting me and also I cannot chew or talk without feeling the pain under my ears. Any help will be appreciated ...Thank you  
Meliana

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Hi Meliana,
I am going to suggest two things. First, you need to consult an ear specialist to see if there is another ear infection. Secondly, you may also want to consult a dentist as many times tooth disease can radiate to the ears and be mistaken for an ear infection.

Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology

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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.

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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.

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I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.

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American Academy of Audiology, - American Speech Language Hearing Association, - Hearing Loss Association of America

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Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000. Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology) Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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