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Sharp Pain In External Ear. Not Feeling Well. What To Do?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Question: Sharp pain (external) ear for days very sharp,only right ear.Not feeling well at all.Excellant health,so concerned.
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Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (1 hour later)
Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

There could be various reasons for this kind of sharp pain in external ear like

1. Infection: boils
2. Some minor trauma to external canal by scratching etc.
3. Wax impaction
4. Upper respiratory infection

I think you need examination by your physician and proper evaluation for same.Please visit your physician at the earliest.

In mean time

Take analgesic like Tylenol for pain
Take steam inhalation
Avoid putting anything in ear; also prevent water from getting in during bath.
Take light diet and avoid cold drinks.

I hope this helps.

Please write again if you have something more to ask.

In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (7 minutes later)
Thank you for reply,I have hot feeling on outer ear (Pinna) and I feel ill so I will try to see physician tomorrow.
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Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (12 minutes later)
Hi,

Good to hear from you again so soon.

Yes, please see a doctor.

It is important to have proper diagnosis and treatment.

Some infections in near by area like throat, neck etc. can also give rise to similar complain.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Sharp Pain In External Ear. Not Feeling Well. What To Do?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

There could be various reasons for this kind of sharp pain in external ear like

1. Infection: boils
2. Some minor trauma to external canal by scratching etc.
3. Wax impaction
4. Upper respiratory infection

I think you need examination by your physician and proper evaluation for same.Please visit your physician at the earliest.

In mean time

Take analgesic like Tylenol for pain
Take steam inhalation
Avoid putting anything in ear; also prevent water from getting in during bath.
Take light diet and avoid cold drinks.

I hope this helps.

Please write again if you have something more to ask.

In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh