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Sometimes my ears itch so much,i would pick my ear with my finger. if i pick too deep, my eye on that side would turn teary and red. why? side effect?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Protective response: this is due to a nerve reflex that serves to protect the delicate mechanics of the eyes and ears. it is harmful to aggressively itch the inner ear. a better strategy will be to identify the source of itching (eg allergy, skin disease in the ear canal, irritant exposure, systemic disease etc) and treat it.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Sometimes my ears itch so much,i would pick my ear with my finger. if i pick too deep, my eye on that side would turn teary and red. why? side effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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