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Mild ache in ear

2017-06-16 05:20:21
I hve been experiencing pain in my left ear since night Though the pain is not severe, its too uncomfortable
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Hello.... Ear pain  may be caused by an ear injury, inflammation, or infection. The most common cause of ear pain is an ear infection, such as otitis media or otitis externa. Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, while otitis external is an infection of the ear canal.. Other causes are impacted wax,  consult ent specialist..Doctor will examine.

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