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What Causes Numbness Behind The Ear After Treating Ear Infection?

Hi,I am in good health ( rarely go to Dr) and recently had an ear infection. I went to the Dr and said that I had a slightly numb neck behind my ear. She gave me anitibiotics which cleared it very quickly so I think the odd feeling in.my neck was just due to the infection. She ordered a range of tests. Liver function, kidney function, thyroid, b12, folate. Everything is normal apart from my full blood count which shows an much of 101. My b12 was 370. I drink but not often and only a glass of two of wine. It was repeated 4 wks later and came back again at 101. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

You have to investigate it further to know the exact cause of elevation and locate the defect. Some disease process occurs acutely and some have post infection symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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What Causes Numbness Behind The Ear After Treating Ear Infection?

Hello, You have to investigate it further to know the exact cause of elevation and locate the defect. Some disease process occurs acutely and some have post infection symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani