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Water in my ear

2017-12-03 13:07:04
Water got into my ear while in the shower that about twelve hours ago try using gravity and pulling my ear back
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You seem to be having impacted wax inside your ear canal which might have swollen after entry of water inside ear. If confirmed wax needs to be removed under vision by a specialist
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-12-04 01:52:39

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