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Severe headache since day before yesterday & when i lie down it feels like someone is sitting on my chest.. also i have clear fluid comming out of my ear but haven't had a swim or put my ears in water.. when i put my finger in my ear it comes out wet?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Headache: Not sure that chest and ear connected, but ear and headache likely. Although you have not been swimming external ear infection can be caused by bathtub or shower water too. Given you notice the water coming out I would be highly suspicious of an ear canal infection.

Answered 4/25/2020

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