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A member asked:

I have a perforated eardrum. lately there's some weird movements like something being stretched out in that ear. it happens when i move my jaw. why?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Something in ear can: The front part of the ear canal forms the posterior part of the jaw joint so if something sits in this area jaw movement can make a noise or create a sensation of something there.

Answered 8/9/2013

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