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Since 6am yesterday it is as if my left ear is underwater, i can't hear right, it's painful, went numb & part of left face, high pitch noises help?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Face numb,ear pain: May be beginning of Bells palsy from Lyme disease or shingles ( herpes-Ramsey Hunt syndrome- need acyclovir) or other rarely like MS, acoustic neuroma,vascular issues unlikely at your age. F/U with doctor/ENT/ urgent care.

Answered 2/27/2015

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