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Was experiencing severe ear pain. did the valsalva maneuver and i felt a pop in my ear, followed by sharp pain that went away after a few minutes. did i rupture my eardrum?

Q: was experiencing severe ear pain. did the valsalva maneuver and i felt a pop in my ear, followed by sharp pain that went away after a few minutes. did i rupture my eardrum?

: No, very less likely. Take care!

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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No, very less likely. Take care!

Answered 3/14/2023

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A member asked:

Was experiencing severe ear pain. did the valsalva maneuver and i felt a pop in my ear, followed by sharp pain that went away after a few minutes. did i rupture my eardrum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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