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A member asked:
Feels like something pinching behind my ear causing it to hurt and me to flinch. could it be an ear infection?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possible: Could be an outer ear infection-otitis externa Sometimes a boil can feel the same way in the ear canal If yo feel a bump, it might be an inflamed lymph node. If persistent...please have it checked.
Answered 10/16/2014
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Possible.: A middle ear infection is usually associated with ear pain and decreased hearing or "popping" in ear. An external canal infection usually has drainage from the ear. The pinching behind your ear is not a common sign although a swollen lymp node may be felt as a pinch. Have someone take a look behind your ear for redness or irritation.
Answered 5/16/2016
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