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A member asked:

Pain under ear and neck . outter ear feels hot. is it ear infection?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pain: You may have swimmer's ear. Or otitis externa. Consult your doctor.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 12/22/2014

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