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What causes jaw pain and a clogged ear?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 24-year-old male. I have pain on the right side of my jaw, associated with clogging of the right ear. Sometimes the pain radiates to the right side of my head. Audiometry reports are normal. What might be the problem?

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

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MBBS

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Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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Hello,

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The ear, nose, throat, head, and jaw are all closely related. Any problem in one can affect the others as well. Therefore, various possibilities might cause jaw pain. These could include:

  1. Any boil, infection, or excessive wax in the ear.
  2. An infected tooth, an impacted third molar, or gum disease.
  3. Temporomandibular joint disorder.
  4. Fracture of the jaw due to injury.
  5. Sinusitis.

Get a temporomandibular joint X-ray done and consult a doctor.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at any time.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 13, 2014
Reviewed At June 2, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugandh Garg is a qualified medical professional with an MBBS degree and an MD in Forensic Medicine, with significant experience as a COVID-19 expert. Since March 2020, he has been actively working with the government civil hospital COVID team, managing emergency cases and overseeing quarantine and isolation protocols. He has played a key role in supporting COVID-19 patients through structured treatment guidance and diet protocols, contributing to effective patient care during the pandemic.

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