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When ever i touch the area above the hole on my ear it hurts, and i shake my head and hear a swishing sound in my right ear. will this go away soon?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

External ear : Infection is possibility, so show it to a doctor. I don't think it will go away on its own.

Answered 8/2/2015

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Otitis externa?: Your symptoms suggest an infection in the ear canal. You do not mention ear drainage. See a doctor and the ear canal can be cleaned out and treated with a topical antibiotics.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

When ever i touch the area above the hole on my ear it hurts, and i shake my head and hear a swishing sound in my right ear. will this go away soon?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Dr Del Valle agreed

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