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I put cold water in my ears with a syringe. the water came out really fast and it was really powerful. im not in pain though? are my ears damaged?
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Probably not.: If you are not having pain, your hearing is ok and there isn't any bloody discharge from your ears then it is unlikely there was any damage, though you may end up getting a 'swimmer's ear' from it. What prompted you to flush your ears with a syringe? It isn't a wise thing for you to try on your own. See your doctor if you feel your ear canals may be clogged so an exam can be done.
Answered 11/12/2014
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