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I by mistake got water in my ear. I have been trying to get it out the entire day but nothing is working. Now my ear feels blocked and is paining . What should I do?
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U probably have a ear infection. Please take a painkiller for pain and consult someone as soon as possible
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Most likely there was wax in your ear which has swollen after coming in contact with water and blocking your ear canal
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