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A member asked:

I caught a mild case of the flu two days ago and ever since i keep getting painful shocks about every 5 seconds behind my right ear.?

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Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ear infection?: You should probably be checked for an ear infection if it continues or you get fever, decreased hearing, or other ear symptoms.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/11/2015

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