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My inner ear hurts - how do i tell if i have an ear infection?

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Probably middle ear : The inner ear (near the brain) is not likely the source of pain. It's probably external or middle ear. Infection of middle ear would always cause a significant drop in hearing with it. External infection would cause swelling of canal with pain and possible drainage.

Answered 1/7/2019

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