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I m 57male.when i goes to sleep, i feels strong jerk in my head & wakes up. i have punctured eardrum from last 10 yrs.is it concern with ears or not?
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No: I do not think a perforation of the ear drum would cause your symptoms. If the ear is not draining and there is no foul odor emanating from the ear canal, it is highly unlikely that there is any connection between a strong jerk in your head and the ear.
Answered 10/3/2016
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