When using home remedies for earaches, pain should lessen in about two days.
If it does not, see a health care provider to check for an infection, especially in children.
Children or adults with persistent ear pain may experience dizziness, high fever, or severe pain.
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For adults, persistent ear pain could be a sign of teeth or jaw issues.
Some of these could be healed by improving oral hygiene or stretching jaw muscles.
An anti-inflammatory diet and avoiding actions like chewing gum or relieving stress could also help.
Jaw stiffness or pain and tooth issues, including oral hygiene, can also cause ear pain.
Ear infections are usually treated with antibiotics or left to resolve on their own.
Finding distractions can take your mind off of the pain.
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