What is this? i think its some type of earache??

Question:

I woke up this morning and when i touched my left ear i had a sharp pain. When i tip my head up (so my ear is up) it feels like someone is pulling it and when i tip my head down so my ear is down it feels heavy like somethings weighing it down. It Hurts! also it's painful to swallow and my throat on the left side hurts.

Does anyone know what this is and how to cure it or relieve the pain?
Thanks!!

Answers:
Well, you could have swelling in the outside canal of your ear or on the inside part. The outside part could be caused by getting water trapped in the canal, usually from swimming but sometime showers can do it. It could be from an insect biting you in the ear, or it could be from somekind of allergic reaction. If it's on the inside it could be from a viral or bacterial infection. You can try cleansing the ear with an ear wax removal product and then putting in some hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to dry out the canal. If it was a bug bite or allergic reaction a antihistamine could help. Cold packs to the area will decrease swelling and help with pain. Warm packs will increase blood flow & may feel comfortable. But if it's from an allergic reaction will increase the swelling. If it's on the inside they might tell you to take a decongestant to help open your eustachian tubes to relieve the pressure on the inside of the ear. If it's a bad external canal infection you will need to go to your doctor for the proper meds which might include antibiotics or hydrocortisone ear drops. Of course, try Tylenol or Advil for pain too.

What is this? i think its some type of earache??

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