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Is Sore Ear A Serious Problem?

Hi I recently slept with headphones in my right ear, when I woke up I felt a slightpain in that same ear whenever I tried to touch the inside or put an earbud in. My health teacher Said that its just sore and it should heal after a day or so. Is this a serious problem or will my ear be okay?

Sat, 1 Mar 2014

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Santosh Kumar A's Response

Hi and welcome to HCM. Your right ear is causing pain becuase you have kept the ear phone and slept over putting excess pressure. It will subside gradually, no need to worry. For symptomatic relief you can use otocin o ear drops 2 drops for right ear 4 times daily, also take Tab hifenac P 1-0-1 after food for 3 days. Dont use ear buds for atleast 1 week. If pain persists then its better to consult a ENT surgeon. All the best

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Dr Santosh

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Is Sore Ear A Serious Problem?

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