Pain in the throat, extending to the ears, is a fairly common phenomenon not only in the cold, but also in the warm season. However, not everyone knows what this may be connected with, therefore, if such signs appear, you should immediately consult a doctor in order to avoid any serious consequences and complications.
Otitis
Otitis is a rather dangerous and serious pathology that affects the inner, outer or middle ear. There are infectious and non-infectious causes of the development of pathology. The non-infectious development of the disease occurs due to a change in pressure, that is, when climbing to a great height or when diving to a great depth.
The main symptoms of otitis media are the following symptoms:
- Strong pain in the affected ear, the pain is usually sharp and shooting, extending to the throat.
- Headaches and fever.
- Dizziness. This symptom is characteristic for damage to the inner ear, while noise may be observed in one or both ears at once.
- Ear congestion, sometimes hearing impairment.
- Discharge from the affected ear. Usually they are serous or purulent in nature.
Angina
In another way, this disease is called tonsillitis. The main sign of pathology is a simultaneous pain in the throat and ears, which when swallowed can take on a shooting character. The cause of sore throat in most cases is a throat lesion by various fungi and bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of angina.
Symptoms of the disease are:
- With sore throat, a sore throat, gives in the ear and head, as well as in the maxillary sinuses and neck. Pain is mostly sharp and burning in nature, but this is with an acute form of the disease. In a chronic form, tonsillitis occurs with less severe symptoms - this can cause a sore throat when swallowing without fever.
- Sore throat, in most cases causing a strong cough.
- An increase in body temperature and other signs of general intoxication of the body, namely: fatigue, drowsiness, lethargy, throws the patient in the heat, then in the cold.
- The throat turns red, a white coating appears on the tonsils and sky.
Diphtheria
Serious pathology, dangerous not only for the health of the patient, but also for his life. With diphtheria, the patient has a sore throat and gives to the ears. The body temperature of a patient with diphtheria rises to 41 °, and sometimes even higher, while the patient has all the signs of intoxication of the body.
Sinusitis
This pathology is quite common among both adults and children. The main reason for the development of the disease is complications after colds.
Sinusitis is characterized by symptoms such as a sore throat, stuffy ears and nose, and severe headaches.
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is an infectious disease caused by the ingestion of a microorganism - Streptococcus group A. The disease affects mainly children, but in some cases adults also get scarlet fever.
With pathology, the patient has a rash on the body, there are all signs of intoxication of the body, as well as pain in the throat, giving to the ears.
Pharyngitis
With pharyngitis, a strong inflammatory process of the mucous membrane of the throat develops. During illness, the patient has a red throat and earache on the affected side.
Chicken pox, measles, scarlet fever
These three pathologies are considered the most common in young children and preschool children. Due to the fact that the manifestations of measles and scarlet fever are the same, these two diseases are easily confused. The main manifestations of measles and scarlet fever are:
- Sore throat, giving to the ears.
- Fever.
- A rash similar to hives covering virtually the entire body.
With chickenpox, the pain of the throat and ears is much less pronounced, but the rash covers the entire body and itches very much.
Diagnostics
In order to find out the exact cause of the pain in the throat and ears, the doctor conducts an oral survey of the patient. Based on his complaints and anamnesis, he sends for an additional examination. The diagnostic complex includes:
- general and biochemical blood analysis;
- throat swab;
- smear bacteriological culture;
- PCR and ELISA;
- in some cases, laryngoscopy is prescribed.
Treatment
In order to learn how to treat a sore throat, giving in the ear, you need to contact the otolaryngologist, who, based on the anamnesis and causes of the disease, will be able to prescribe the optimal therapy.
In some cases, the doctor, in order to alleviate the patient’s condition faster, recommends taking medications that help reduce the symptoms of the disease, however, it is important to remember that first of all it is necessary to treat the cause itself, which provoked the appearance of a sore throat and other related symptoms.
Sore throat when swallowing without fever can be alleviated by taking medications such as Baralgin or Pentalgin.
If pain is accompanied by increased body temperature, then in this case it is recommended to take such drugs: Paracetamol, Ibuklin, Nurofen. These drugs not only eliminate sore throats, but also effectively relieve ear, head and muscle pain, while normalizing body temperature.
Absorbent pills for sore throat are also highly effective (Septolete, Coldrex, Coldact Lorpils). The composition of such tablets includes lidocaine or benzocaine, which are anesthetics. With otitis media, the doctor usually prescribes a course of antibacterial therapy.
Angina is treated with preparations for the throat, such as: absorbable pills for sore throat, antibiotic therapy (Amoxicillin, Sumamed, Ceftriaxone). In addition, the doctor may additionally prescribe medications that improve and strengthen the immune system. For pain in the ears, anesthetic drops are prescribed (Otipaks, Tsipromed). With antibiotic therapy, a positive result should occur on the 2nd or 3rd day, but if this does not happen, then the doctor decides to replace one antibiotic with another.
In case of sinusitis, it is prescribed to take drugs that strengthen the immune system, antiviral drugs (Azithromycin), as well as washing the nose with sea salt. If at home you can’t rinse your nose, then it is recommended to do this in a hospital. If all the measures taken do not give the proper result, then the doctor may decide to make a puncture and thus clear the maxillary sinuses from pus and mucus. However, it is important to remember that children under 14 years of age cannot be punctured for sinusitis.
A blue lamp is used to treat ear pain in a hospital setting. This procedure is usually carried out for 15-20 minutes. If earache is accompanied by purulent discharge, then this method is strictly prohibited, as this can contribute to the multiplication of the infection and entail serious consequences.
How to cure a sore throat at home
In combination with drug therapy, you can use folk medicine. But it is important to remember that before trying to cure a sore throat and other symptoms associated with colds, you need to first find out the cause of the pathology, and be treated with traditional medicine only with the permission of the attending physician.
Especially effective are decoctions of medicinal plants used to gargle. Such decoctions are usually prepared from chamomile, pharmacy, St. John's wort, and a string. Ear warming compresses are used for the ears. If such compresses do not help, then you can dig in the ears two drops three times a day, heated camphor oil. If the earache is caused by a viral infection, then you can use dry heat - salt heated in a pan
Propolis. This tool effectively eliminates pain in the ears. To prepare it, you need 15 grams of propolis to pour 100 ml of medical alcohol and leave to infuse for ten days. Shake the tincture daily. In the resulting tincture, add 40 grams of sunflower oil and mix thoroughly. A ready-made product must be moistened with a cotton swab, inserted into a sore ear and left for a day. The course of treatment is from 5 to 12 days.
Infusion of medicinal herbs. To prepare a medicinal infusion, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse, dry and grind 100 g of St. John's wort, pharmacy chamomile, birch buds and immortelle, put them in a thermos and pour 500 ml of boiling water. It is necessary to insist the drug for 3-4 hours, and then strain it and drink one glass 30 minutes before eating. In order to make the taste a little more pleasant and softer, you can add a teaspoon of honey. This tool effectively helps with sore throat that occurs with colds.
Figs This fruit is an effective remedy for eliminating pain in the throat and ear. To prepare the medicine, the figs must be completely put in water for a while. When the fig swells, it should be removed from the water and grated. Take the product should be one teaspoon three times a day, while the figs do not need to chew and swallow, but simply keep in your mouth until it dissolves.
Possible complications
All diseases of the ear, throat and nose must be treated immediately, and not let everything go by itself, as this can be fraught with serious and sometimes life-threatening consequences for the patient.
Untreated and neglected otitis media threatens complete hearing loss, as well as the development of meningitis, blood poisoning and death of the patient.
Diphtheria and tonsillitis can subsequently cause the development of disorders in the cardiovascular system.
After scarlet fever, the patient may begin to have problems with the joints.
Based on all this, it is clear that any disease should be tried to cure at its initial stage or, if possible, to prevent the development of pathology.
Prevention
In order to avoid the development of diseases in which the patient has sore throat, extending to the ears, it is necessary to observe some precautions. Namely:
- Always dress according to the weather and try to avoid hypothermia.
- It is very useful to teach children to harden from early childhood.
- In the cold season, it is important to maintain and strengthen the immune system to avoid the development of seasonal diseases. If necessary, taking vitamin complexes is recommended. If the immune system is weakened, then it is necessary to undergo a mandatory preventive examination every six months in order to prevent the development of any serious pathologies.
- If possible, it is necessary to limit or exclude visits to public places during the period of massive colds and infectious diseases.
- It is advisable to lead an active lifestyle, play sports, spend more time in the fresh air, hiking, running, swimming.
- It is advisable to give up bad habits such as drinking alcohol and smoking.
- If there is a predisposition to the frequent development of colds and infectious diseases, then it is necessary to receive vaccination once a year to prevent them.
These measures will help you stay healthy.
Ears, nasal cavity and throat - all these organs are interconnected and connected by one network of blood vessels. In this connection, with the development of pathologies of any one of these organs, it is possible that unpleasant signs extend to the accompanying parts. Therefore, it is very important for diseases of the ear, throat or nose to immediately consult a doctor, and not to self-medicate without the knowledge of a specialist.