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My son keeps pinching and rubbing his outer top ear on anything hard. doesn't seem to be in severe pain but he will ask you to rub them and says it hu?
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Many possibilities: It is not clear how old your child is or if there is any observed irritation. Recommend you provide more detail via a virtual in person consult if possible.
Answered 9/11/2016
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