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I can't sleep for this stabbing pain in my left ear. i rinsed the ear with warm water. it helped for a while, but now does not. anything i can do?
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Get exam: The treatment is dependent on the etiology. Impossible to determine without an exam Best to be seen, then you can get ride of the pain.
Answered 12/4/2014
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See a doctor : It's impossible to tell you what this is without a direct examination of your middle ear by a licensed doctor - see your GP, an ER doc, urgent care doc, or ENT for best results
Answered 11/16/2014
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Middle ear infection: See a MD, take course of oral antibiotics. Warm water rinses aren't going to help
Answered 9/29/2016
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