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I have a bump on my ear a little above my outer tragus and my inner ear hurts and it feels like there water in it right now. whay could this be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Swimmers Ear: External otitis (swimmers ear). Keet ear dry. No Q-tips. Use OTC drops (ask pharmacist). If symptoms persist, see ENT doc.

Answered 5/31/2019

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Otitis externa: Water left in the ear canals can lead to fungal and/or bacterial infection. The water may get into the ear canals when swimming or showering. See doctor to get this treatment. In the future, put a drop of rubbing alcohol into ear canals if there is water there. But don't this now since this may really hurt you.

Answered 5/31/2019

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