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I hit my ear with palm of hand an it's been ringing for a day will it ever stop?
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Yes: You probably irritated your inner ear and/or auditry nerve. Mild antiinflammatory medicines such as Advil or Aleve (naproxen) will help reduce swelling.
Answered 5/21/2014
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