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I was asleep and now feels like something is in my ear moving around and i can't hear anything?
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See below: May be water/fluid in the ear canal or possibly cerumen (ear wax) that is occluding the canal. There are otc ear wax removal kits (follow instructions) or u can see pcp to have ear checked & irrigated if indicated.
Answered 4/18/2017
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Ears cerumen plug: Probably ear wax (cerumen) plug. Easy to be taken out. Rarely other cause maybe involved.
Answered 9/15/2013
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