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A member asked:

Is it normal to have ear and jaw numbness with an ear infection?

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Normal? No!: If your ear infection is is causing these symptoms, please get treated as soon as possible. You could have a very serious situation that would need urgent and aggressive treatment. Viral illnesses, tumors, abscesses, spreading of infection to other structures and could be a cause of severe complications. Please get seen by an ENT or other appropriate doctor.

Answered 9/7/2017

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No: If you have numbness with an ear infection - get this checked asap.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 12/13/2014

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