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A member asked:

Severe pain while attempting to clean ear. didn't go far enough in ear to reach eardrum. no fever, little drainage. pain only if touched. infection?

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Possibly: because you irritated your external ear canal. Get to your doctor for exam, so you can get proper treatment.

Answered 7/18/2016

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