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My ear hurts so bad i can't sleep. any remedies?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

MD: Could be a middle ear or external otitis. Even TMJ. See your doc.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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