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My friend is a swimmer and after practice, taking off the cap, her ear hurts. why? could it have be damaged?
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Your friend: Probably has an external ear infection. She should see a doctor for treatment. These are easily treatable.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ears hurt: The possibility of middle ear effusion is possible from water entering your friend's nose and eustachian tube and entering the middle ear causing pain.
Answered 4/19/2014
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