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A member asked:
Throbbing ear pain haven't cleaned my ears out in a while but the pain is more on the outside of my ear?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
External otitis: External otitis. Swimmers ear. Use OTC drops.. No Q-tips. If pain persists, see ENT doc who may insert wick and prescribe stronger drops and oral antibiotics.
Answered 7/22/2015
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TMJ syndrome: The most ear pain is not caused by an inner ear infection, rather, TM joint more commonly is the culprit. The good news is that after the temporo-mandibular joint disorder is treated, the ear pain will resolve. See your PCP for consultation.
Answered 7/22/2015
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