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Some clear fluid drained from my ears, yday my right ear was blocked & i couldn't hear. today i woke up with a sore lump in my ear lobe p. causes?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Swimming?: Sounds like swimmer's ear - external otitis. See ENT doc for exam/treatment.

Dr Lewbart agreed

Answered 2/23/2016

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See your PCP: Some conditions like ear discharge, loss of hearing require further assessment and your PCP may schedule a follow-up appointment or refer you to an ENT specialist to determine a diagnosis. See your PCP first for evaluation and tests.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 7/18/2015

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A member asked:

Some clear fluid drained from my ears, yday my right ear was blocked & i couldn't hear. today i woke up with a sore lump in my ear lobe p. causes?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Lewbart agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Gallia agreed

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