Ear pain from chewing with teeth may be caused by acute otitis media, temporomandibular joint disorder syndrome, otitis externa, etc. The condition can be improved by general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. Acute otitis media: patients can take antibiotics, such as erythromycin, cefuroxime, etc.; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen, etc.; glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone, etc.; and topical drugs, such as ethyl borate glycerin, chloramphenicol glycerin, etc., for treatment as prescribed by the doctor. Patients with severe disease can be treated surgically by tympanocentesis and tympanectomy.
2. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Syndrome: patients should let the jaw rest fully, avoid chewing gum and hard food. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.; muscle relaxants, such as eperisone hydrochloride, etc.; can also be injected with glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone, etc. for treatment. Severe cases can be treated by arthroscopic surgery, joint cavity irrigation, open surgery, etc. to reduce symptoms.
3. Otitis externa: attention should be paid to cleaning the external auditory canal to ensure local cleanliness, dryness and smooth drainage, and keep the external auditory canal in an acidified environment. Follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotics, such as levofloxacin hydrochloride ear drops, etc.; antifungal drugs, such as gentian violet, methyl acetate, etc.; topical corticosteroids, such as, for example, hydrocortisone cream, etc. for treatment.
It is recommended that patients strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, so as not to delay the condition.