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What Causes Numbness In Right Ear?

Hi, I have my right ear numb. I fell asleep on my recliner but i fell asleep sitting up i was so tired that i woke up having not noticed that while i was sleeping my head tilted on the left and when i woke up i felt my right ear numb. At that moment i felt pain but right now i dont feel pain i just feel numb. I would really like to know what i can do ?or if i possibly caused any damage ?thankyou i would really appreciate your response
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Such sleeping style or such things are not known to cause such problems as you have .
The causes of the numbness in the ear can be local problems.
Consult your ENT surgeon and undergone clinical evaluation and examination to decide the reason and get treated accordingly.
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What Causes Numbness In Right Ear?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Such sleeping style or such things are not known to cause such problems as you have . The causes of the numbness in the ear can be local problems. Consult your ENT surgeon and undergone clinical evaluation and examination to decide the reason and get treated accordingly.