Possible Causes for otalgia Common Cold Sleep quality is thought to be an important predictor of immunity and, in turn, susceptibility to the common cold. This article examines whether sleep duration and efficiency in the weeks preceding viral exposure are associated with cold susceptibility. A total of 153 healthy men and women (age range, 21-55 years)[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Upper Respiratory Infection Symptoms included sore throat, laryngitis, cough, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia, otalgia, and sinusitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] After AOM is diagnosed, judicious antibiotic use can be enhanced by further categorizing patients on the basis of illness severity (severe otalgia, otalgia lasting 48 hours [pediatrics.aappublications.org] The signs include bulging with or without erythema of the tympanic membrane (TM), and the symptoms may include otalgia, irritability, otorrhea, and fever. [pediatrics.aappublications.org] Impacted Cerumen May 15, 2007 (3) Earwax: What you should know.American Academy of Family Physicians, 2007 Links: syringing (to remove ear wax ) hearing loss (conductive) tinnitus otalgia [gpnotebook.com] If the patient’s ear wax is cleared, ensure that the symptoms (tinnitus, hearing loss, or otalgia) are resolved. If not, think of another diagnosis. Roland PS, et al. [hippoed.com] Otalgia and pruritus may be noted. Tinnitus has also been associated with IC. [symptoma.com] Tonsillitis Abstract Lingual tonsillitis can cause various signs and symptoms including nocturnal or supine cough, constant discomfort in the throat, glossal pain, and otalgia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Dysphagia Anorexia Pyrexia Malaise Swollen tonsils with or without exudate 'Thick' or 'hot potato' voice (not hoarse voice) Lymphadenopathy (especially Level II/III ) Referred otalgia [entsho.com] Symptoms of Tonsillitis Include 1 Throbbing headache with otalgia brought about by the infected tonsils and swollen lymph nodes. 2 The foul odor can be largely attributed [visihow.com] Sinusitis Minor factors (diagnostically significant only with one or more major factors) include a headache, halitosis, fatigue, malaise, dental pain, cough, and otalgia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] saline spray versus no treatment Not declared Not declared 36% Only 60% compliance for most Tomooka 2000 211 Hypertonic irrigation 24% Nasal irritation, nasal discomfort, otalgia [doi.org] Pharyngitis Six clinical symptom scores, such as the severity of itchy throat, hoarseness, pain, odynophagia, cough and otalgia were evaluated in chronic pharyngitis patients after the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] dysphagia sore throat, fever, otalgia, dysphagia • Physical ExamPhysical Exam whitish plaques, enlarged/tender whitish plaques, enlarged/tender cervical adenopathycervical [de.slideshare.net] Patients appear ill and generally present with symptoms such as fever, dysphagia, otalgia, and trismus (difficulty or inability to open the mouth). [journals.lww.com] Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Conversely, no conclusive clinical evidence supports a link between gastroesophageal reflux and other supraesophageal problems, including otalgia, recurrent otitis media, [emedicine.medscape.com] […] manifestations (non-cardiac chest pain, globus, asthma, chronic cough, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, recurrent pneumonia, hoarseness, "throat clearing", laryngitis, sinusitis, otalgia [scielo.br] Otitis Media Severe illness is defined as moderate to severe otalgia or temperature greater than 39 C, whereas nonsevere illness is defined as mild otalgia and temperature less than 39 [emedicine.com] Acute suppurative otitis media (ASOM) - A history of gradually increasing otalgia followed by the appearance of a discharge with some reduction in otalgia. [entsho.com] Severe illness is defined as moderate-to-severe otalgia or temperature greater than 39 C, whereas nonsevere illness is defined as mild otalgia and temperature less than 39 [emedicine.com] Acute Otitis Media The diagnosis is based on acute onset of symptoms such as otalgia and fever, middle ear inflammation such as erythema of the tympanic membrane, and middle ear effusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otalgia is taken seriously by parents and pediatricians, and otalgia treatment seems to be well accepted in Turkey for providing symptomatic relief and enhancing the patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The following pre-defined secondary outcomes were not reported: change in symptom scores for otalgia or otorrhoea, alteration in the frequency of otalgia or otorrhoea, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otitis Externa Clinical efficacy, in terms of otalgia, oedema, erythema and tenderness of the external auditory canal, was assessed before packing was applied and at follow up on the 3rd [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a rare complication of herpes zoster in which reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus infection occurs in the geniculate ganglion, causing otalgia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Patients present with severe otalgia, otorrhoea with or without facial palsy, or rarely, facial pain as a symptomatic feature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Temporomandibular Joint Disorder […] closing Malalignment of the teeth Wearing of the teeth, flattening of the top of the teeth Grinding Hypertonicity of the pterygoids and masseter muscles Ear pain, ache (otalgia [accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com] A closed Eustachian tube may be responsible for the feeling of ear fullness, otalgia and serous otitis media [ 38 ]. [bmcearnosethroatdisord.biomedcentral.com] […] article seeks to show some reasonable anatomical and pathophysiological connections of this muscle-skeletal disorder expressed with symptoms like tinnitus, otic fullness, otalgia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Otitis Externa Clinical efficacy, in terms of otalgia, oedema, erythema and tenderness of the external auditory canal, was assessed before packing was applied and at follow up on the 3rd [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute otitis externa presents with the rapid onset of ear canal inflammation, resulting in otalgia, itching, canal edema, canal erythema, and otorrhea, and often occurs following [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The most common symptoms related to AOE described by patients are otalgia and otorrhea. Complaints of otalgia can range from mild pruritus to severe discomfort. [contemporaryclinic.pharmacytimes.com] Streptococcal Infection We report the case of a young man who presented with a severe acute akinetic-rigid disorder 2 weeks after complete recovery from an episode of pharyngitis. Magnetic resonance imaging scan abnormalities strikingly localized to the basal ganglia were accompanied by serological evidence of recent streptococcal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Sinusitis A case of balloon frontal sinuplasty in a 12-year old male with intracranial abscess from acute sinusitis is presented. The patient experienced photophobia, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Frontal sinusitis with intracranial abscess was diagnosed on imaging. The patient was taken to the operating room for[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bruxism […] tenderness over mastoid process Otitis externa Pruritus, pain, and tenderness of the external ear Erythema and edema of external auditory canal Otitis media Fever; malaise; otalgia [aafp.org] […] restricted mouth opening).[10] Pain or tenderness of the temporomandibular joints,[10] which may manifest as preauricular pain (in front of the ear), or pain referred to the ear (otalgia [en.wikipedia.org] […] inflammation Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia Prodrome of pain followed by vesicular rash Vesicular rash in dermatomal distribution, not crossing midline Mastoiditis Fever; otalgia [aafp.org] Herpes Zoster Involvement of facial nerve leads to otalgia, lower motor neuron homolateral facial paralysis, and vesicular eruptions in auricle. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a rare complication of herpes zoster in which reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus infection in the geniculate ganglion causes otalgia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Keywords: Geniculate ganglion, facial palsy, otalgia, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, unilateral Introduction Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), first described by James Ramsay Hunt in 1907 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ménière Disease To contribute to the understanding of hearing fluctuation in Ménière's disease (MD) by disseminating a case study of a cochlear implanted ear with ongoing fluctuation of electrode impedances with episodic tinnitus and no associated vestibular symptoms. Retrospective case review. Tertiary referral audiology clinic.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Otitis Externa The most common symptoms related to AOE described by patients are otalgia and otorrhea. Complaints of otalgia can range from mild pruritus to severe discomfort. [contemporaryclinic.pharmacytimes.com] Symptoms of otitis externa can include: Pain in the ear (otalgia) Fullness of the ear Itchy ear Temporary hearing loss Drainage from the ear (otorrhea) Facial swelling and [everydayhearing.com] […] and 1/3 were diagnosed with some sort secondary otalgia.[5] A common cause of primary otalgia is ear infection called otitis media, meaning an infection behind the eardrum [en.wikipedia.org] Chronic Sinusitis BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a commonly observed sequela after radiation therapy to the paranasal sinuses. The histopathologic features of radiation-induced CRS have yet to be determined and may have major implications in disease management. METHODS: A structured histopathology report was utilized[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Traumatic Brain Injury Abstract In this study, we report on a patient who developed apathy resulting from injury to the prefrontocaudate tract following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), which was observed on diffusion tensor tractography (DTT). A 46-year-old female patient was involved in a bus accident. Her history included[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection BACKGROUND: To evaluate the role of serum cytokines in the pathogenesis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants with low birth weight (LBW). METHODS: A prospective observational study was performed, and hospitalized children with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) were recruited. Three[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bacterial Otitis Media Bilateral otalgia culminating in purulent otorrhea led to the diagnosis of AOM and oral Cefedinir was later started. [ashdin.com] otalgia, fever, anorexia ) with signs of middle ear inflammation (e.g., bulging tympanic membrane, effusion). [amboss.com] CLINICAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of Acute Otitis Media Fever greater than 104 Otalgia seen as ear rubbing or pulling. [youtube.com] Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin Additionally, local symptoms such as dysphagia or otalgia (for a progressive squamous cell carcinoma on the face) are prominent. [dermatologyadvisor.com] Herpes Zoster Oticus Common presenting symptoms include cutaneous auricular vesicles, severe otalgia, inflammation of the pinna, and occasionally unilateral sudden facial paralysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] It presents classically with severe otalgia, a vesicular rash in the Concha or on the Pinna of the affected ear in association with a lower motor neurone lesion of the homolateral [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Case Report A 65-year-old male presented with severe otalgia in the right ear continuous for 5 days. [ejao.org] Peritonsillar Abscess Symptoms generally include fever, malaise, sore throat, dysphagia, and otalgia. [aafp.org] Pain can be severe, associated with otalgia, trismus, dysphagia and drooling of saliva. Patient usually pyrexial and systemically unwell. [gloshospitals.nhs.uk] Trismus and otalgia may be present. This infection usually affects young adults, but all ages can be affected. Older adults may have more subtle symptoms. [visualdx.com] Neuralgia Susac's syndrome - Krabbe disease - metachromatic leukodystrophy - adrenoleukodystrophy v t e الألم وnociception الرأس والرقبة صداع • الرقبة • Odynophagia (swallowing) • Otalgia [marefa.org] Middle Ear Cholesteatoma The other patient, a 55-year-old man, was admitted to our hospital for a detailed examination because he had right otalgia and progressive headache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otalgia Cholesteatoma itself is not often painful. But when it is associated with infection, it may cause pain.[2]. [explainmedicine.com] Case report A 40-year-old male, was admitted to ENT Department of the 20 Aout hospital, Ibn Rochd university hospital, with large mastoiditis of the right ear, otalgia, fever [annexpublishers.co] Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin You are here: Cancer information / Cancer types / Skin - non-melanoma / Signs and symptoms Non-melanoma skin cancer usually starts as an abnormal area or change on any part of the skin. How non-melanoma skin cancer looks often depends on the type of cancer. Other health conditions can also look like[…] [cancer.ca] Malignant Otitis Media Clinical presentation Otalgia –throbbing pain Nocturnal pain and aggravated by chewing Otorrhea – pus discharge - yellow, yellow-green, foul smelling, persistent Hearing loss [slideshare.net] Patients with external otitis complain of otalgia and sensitivity to auricular movement. [aafp.org] CASE PRESENTATION JB, 53 years old, with intense left side otalgia, irradiating to the temporal region and half of his face. [bjorl.org] Facial Palsy […] have no otalgia or malaise. [physio-pedia.com] […] the following: Acute onset of unilateral upper and lower facial paralysis (over a 48-hr period) Posterior auricular pain Decreased tearing Hyperacusis Taste disturbances Otalgia [emedicine.com] Some patients also report general malaise in the first few days on onset, as well as some pain in the region of the ipsilateral mastoid (known as otalgia), but many of patients [physio-pedia.com]
