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I'd twist,bend it into half,massage my ear cartilage to relieve it of soreness.now my antihelix hurts,the slightest touch causes a sharp pain.help?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked: Sounds like the ear was sore to begin with and then manipulating it did not help. I would have the ear seen.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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