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My son has been complaining of a sore ear?

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Possibilities: This could be a middle ear infection pushing the eardrum out to cause pain. It could be simple fluid retained after the Eustachian tube wouldn't drain it allowing a vacuum to such the drum in. It could be a bug or infection in the canal or a bite on the ear itself. Mild heat to the side of the head can provide temporary relief but an exam is required to discover the cause & treat properly.

Answered 3/22/2020

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