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Swelling in ear canal

2017-09-21 01:49:59
On previous Saturday I stuck my bike keys into my ear and pulled some wax out in that process I hurt my ear and I got slight blood also onto my keys and foolishly went to swimming on that same day . yesterday morning after I woke I felt some swelling in my ear canal and feeling pain whenever I press my jaws against each other and also when chewing food. What is it? Is it necessary to consult a ent specialist...
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You might have developed acute otitis externa due to injury in the ear canal.. better to consult with an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment..as delay may worse the situation..

Answered2017-09-21 15:40:09

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