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Hi! my boyfriend has a bump underneath his ear, and he lost hearing in one ear. hes also dealing with a fever and he picked at his ear quite a bit. its just muffled but its really painful. he cant eat or open his jaw because it hurts really bad :(?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ever ear pain : Would go to ER or urgent care today. It appears he has an infection and needs antibiotics. He may actually have an abcess as well. Please go today to ER/urgent care.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/5/2019

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A member asked:

Hi! my boyfriend has a bump underneath his ear, and he lost hearing in one ear. hes also dealing with a fever and he picked at his ear quite a bit. its just muffled but its really painful. he cant eat or open his jaw because it hurts really bad :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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