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My ear gets red and feels hot. it's usually just from the lobe up, but sometimes the back of it gets that way too. what else cause this? is there anything i can do? it's very uncomfortable?

Q: my ear gets red and feels hot. it's usually just from the lobe up, but sometimes the back of it gets that way too. what else cause this? is there anything i can do? it's very uncomfortable?

: Pain and inflammatory reaction may be signs of an inner ear infection. See an ENT physician for an exam and treatment.

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Pain and inflammatory reaction may be signs of an inner ear infection. See an ENT physician for an exam and treatment.

Answered 5/9/2022

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A member asked:

My ear gets red and feels hot. it's usually just from the lobe up, but sometimes the back of it gets that way too. what else cause this? is there anything i can do? it's very uncomfortable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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