Can a sinus infection cause ear and jaw pain?

Answer by  mb (5482)

Your nasal passage, front, ethmoid sinuses, maxillary sinuses and eustachian tubes are all interconnected. An infection can spread and cause radiating ear and jaw pain. Finish the course of antibiotics and see if that makes the pain better, if not see a doctor.

Answer by  MattK (1713)

A sinus infection causing changes in pressure and swelling of the lining tissue in these sinuses. the increase in pressure often causes what is known as referred nerve pain, so that anything around the sinuses, in this case the ear and jaw, can be affected by pain.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

There are several sinus canals. Each canal when infection can have their own symptoms. The maxillary sinus can cause severe pain over the cheek bones, teeth and upper jaw. The sphenoid sinus can cause ear pain. If you suspect a sinus infection, you should see your physician with a list of your symptoms to diagnose and treat your condition.

Answer by  JSmith0330 (616)

A sinus infection is an inflammation of your sinuses and your nasal passages which can cause headaches pressure in your eyes as well as your nose, with any type of infection you really don't want to leave it untreated you might want to contact your doctor see what he suggest.

Answer by  alyssag (1)

went to the doctor and i have a sinus infection he gave me antiboitics and i took all of them,i still dont feel better should i go back or wait to see if it goes away.