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Have ear infection (otitis externa) swelling has gone down, but pain inside and around ear still. stiff neck and a little hearing loss ?

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Dr. Jonathan Jassey answered

Ear infection: Temporary hearing loss can happen with the infection. The stiff neck might be referred pain from the ear, or you can have a muscular strain if you were favoring that side due to the pain. If not better with the ear then get re evaluated to see if you need different drops.

Answered 9/24/2020

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A member asked:

Have ear infection (otitis externa) swelling has gone down, but pain inside and around ear still. stiff neck and a little hearing loss ?

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Dr. Jonathan Jassey answered

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