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Having mega ear block for almost a week. very painful as if going diving. please help ? thanks. urgent!
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Ear Block: You may have an infection, you need to see the dr asap before it gets worse, hopefully it just needs a little suction and draining.
Answered 12/30/2013
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Ear infection: You may have an ear infection, you need to see a doctor and probably start on an antibiotic.
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