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Middle ear and outer ear infections are common causes of sharp ear pain. An infection of the inner ear, formally called labyrinthitus, may cause sharp pain as well as a loss of balance. People with a bad cold or the flu often experience sharp ear pain.
Pain in the ear is either due to a condition that directly affects the ear, or is referred from the surrounding areas. Ear pain is a common symptom that could occur either due to a problem in the ear itself or a neighboring part of the head or face. Ear pain due to a local cause is usually detected on ear examination.For example, an infection or a foreign body can be directly diagnosed through ear examination.rauma: Trauma to the ear due to injury can cause pain of the ear. A history of trauma is usually present in these patients. Cancer of the External Ear: Squamous cell cancer, a cancer affecting the external ear, is a rare cause of ear pain. The pain tends to be severe, deep and unrelenting.