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I have had extremely sore ears and neck (near mastoid bone). however i also exhibit no symptoms of a infection e.g swelling, fever, fluid in ear?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Both sides?: Do both of your ears hurt? How about your nose? Do you have any other symptoms? It is possible you have a nonspecific viral infection. Rarely, a disease called relapsing polychondritis can present with these symptoms.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have had extremely sore ears and neck (near mastoid bone). however i also exhibit no symptoms of a infection e.g swelling, fever, fluid in ear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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