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Ear pain (left side)

2021-07-13 11:18:50
I have ear pain from last night. I have used ear cleaning buds in dry and itchy left ear. Pain in the inner or outer ear. And there is swelling on outer side.
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It can be wax or infection .Dnt use ear buds .Visit ENT physically if there is a wax remove ur wax .

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It looks like otitis externa. Ear buds are for external use only not to be inserted inside. You may require ear check up
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Keep ear dry

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It can be a case of otitis externa, due to which the ear canal may be swollen and therefore paining.
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Consult an ENT specialist online

Answered2021-07-13 11:47:32

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It can be wax or infection so better to check with ENT physically. Both require ear cleaning

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