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Pain in the left ear

2017-10-12 22:44:20
I've been feeling deep pain inside my left ear for about a month now. Sometimes I scratch it using cotton bud or the egde of a comb
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As per your description you might have developed acute otitis externa..don't scratch it.. it only aggravates the condition.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment..

Answered2017-10-13 06:24:59

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