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Pain In Neck, Behind Ears, Headache, Lightheadedness. History Of Cleaning The Ears With Q-tip. Any Connection?
Hello, Lately I been getting pains in my neck, pains behind my ear and headaches mainly on my right side, I also get lightheaded during the day. I came to the conclusion that the only reason for this is may be because a couple weeks ago I cleaned my ears with a q-tip and may have taken it to far. Is there anything I can take for relief?? I just would really love some help with this situation, the pain is just too much for me.
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
Hi,
From history it seems that there might be having some injury in the ear wall or ear drum causing infection and swelling giving rise to this problem.
There might be possibility of broken piece of q-tip remained inside of external ear and causing infection and pain.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
You may require antibiotic medicine course.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that there might be having some injury in the ear wall or ear drum causing infection and swelling giving rise to this problem.
There might be possibility of broken piece of q-tip remained inside of external ear and causing infection and pain.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
You may require antibiotic medicine course.
Ok and take care.
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