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I was hit hard on the side of the head with a ball that has ruptured my ear drum. 1 week on im having bad headaches should i be seen?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Headache: If have not seen ENT. do so. Keep the ear dry and do not completely cover mouth/nose when coughing or sneezing. Take tylenol or naproxen

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I was hit hard on the side of the head with a ball that has ruptured my ear drum. 1 week on im having bad headaches should i be seen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

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