âº A donor is also someone who gives blood or who agrees to give an organ or body part to help someone else. (Definition of âdonorâ from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press)
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.
The following can cause ear pain: 1  An infection of the skin of the ear canal, often called swimmer's ear. 2  Reduced pressure in the middle ear from colds or allergies. 3  A sore throat.  Teething or sore 1  gums. Inflammation of the eardrum alone during a cold (without fluid buildup)