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Today i've sharp ear pain in my left ear that comes and goes especially if i'm up right. seems to be less pain when i lean or lay on my left side.

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

See MD: Probably eustatian tube dysfunction ( ear drum popping). Also could be a middle ear infection or swimmer's ear. I'd have it looked at by a physician.

Answered 7/13/2014

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A member asked:

Today i've sharp ear pain in my left ear that comes and goes especially if i'm up right. seems to be less pain when i lean or lay on my left side.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

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