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At night when sleeping on my side, i get this horrible pain in my outer ears. seems to be the cartilage, but it hurts so bad. please help!

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Sounds like....: Without seeing your ear, this sounds like a skin infection, and that means evaluation and a prescription from your family doctor.

Answered 6/23/2013

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