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I have ear pain. i went to the walk in clinic they prescribed me drops it bad inner ear canal? what can it be?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

An infection of the: skin of your ear canal, which swells up and causes pain

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have ear pain. i went to the walk in clinic they prescribed me drops it bad inner ear canal? what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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