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I can't sleep because my ear itches! could this be related to stress?
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Unlikley: You can try some mineral oil in the ear before you sleep (assuming there is no hole in the ear drum). There is also a nice prescription medication for itchy ears called dermotic oil.. Your primary care could prescribe or your local ent.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Sleep: Stress could cause itching as a symptom, ear itching seems specific, rule out a bite sting etc before assuming its psychological.
Answered 9/29/2016
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