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A 21-year-old female asked:
My ear has been really irritated,but today i cant hear at out of it and it hurts sometimes a fluid comes out.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 11 years experience
Suspect infection: Fluid can be from the middle ear compartment if the eardrum has perforated, which is often related to infection or from the outer ear compartment related to inflammation/infection. Recommend getting it looked at to determine cause and appropriate treatment.
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Last updated Oct 19, 2016
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