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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.
Ear pain (otalgia) is a common symptom in primary care with many possible causes. When the cause arises from the ear (primary otalgia), the ear examination is usually abnormal and the diagnosis is typically apparent.