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Feeling Tightness In Ear. Is This Normal?

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Posted on Mon, 20 May 2013
Question: i feel tight on hear area, on and off the whole night, wondering if anything serious.
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Answered by Dr. Andy Fine (6 hours later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Usually tightness in the ear area is caused by a pinching of the nerve because of some kind of inflammation or direct pressure.

This is usually nothing to worry about and is certainly not a sign of a stroke and will usually resolve on its own.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,
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Feeling Tightness In Ear. Is This Normal?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Usually tightness in the ear area is caused by a pinching of the nerve because of some kind of inflammation or direct pressure.

This is usually nothing to worry about and is certainly not a sign of a stroke and will usually resolve on its own.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,