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Sounds hurt my ears after whiplash. is this normal?
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No: Symptoms suggest dysfunction of the tensor tympani muscles, and/or middle ear trouble. If not getting better, recommend have this worked up by a head and neck surgeon.
Answered 9/13/2014
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