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A 28-year-old female asked:

I had my ear syringed today due to a wax build up, now i have sharp stabbing pain in the ear. is this a normal side effect or could there be any damage to the ear?

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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered

Neurology 54 years experience

Check it: Unlikely to be damage to ear drum or external auditory canal but prudent to use otoscope and look directly just to be sure

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