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My son is 12 years old a d has a ear ace which seems too be more the outlying part of the ear. i touched him behind his ear and it was very sore and he feels warm. he also sais that it feels like there is something in his ear canal. he has been swimm?
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Swimmer's ear: This sounds like the common swimmer's ear triggered by retained water/fungus & germs. Contact his doc for guidance. Prescription ear drops may be the only treatment needed along with staying out of the water. Sometimes more extensive treatment including an office clean out is needed.
Answered 12/31/2020
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