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The last few days my left ear has had a lot of pressure almost no hearing on that side. i'm on amoxicillin so no infection, but can't get rid of it?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

The loss of hearing: The loss of hearing is an issue. You need to go back to the doctor for another exam. You do not want the typanic membrane to rupture.

Answered 2/12/2017

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A member asked:

The last few days my left ear has had a lot of pressure almost no hearing on that side. i'm on amoxicillin so no infection, but can't get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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