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There's a sharp pain in my left ear. it just started today. when i touch it or swallow, a sharp pain shoots through my ear. what's wrong?
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Infection: Go to the urgent care today so a doctor can examine your ear for an infection or ear drum perforation.
Answered 6/17/2013
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Ear infection: Sounds like an ear infection or swimmers ear - see your doctor for antibiotics, use Motrin for pain in the meantime.
Answered 9/29/2016
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