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What Causes Sharp Pain In Ear?
Question: hello. i have had sharp pain in ear, and a constant fluttering feeling in the same ear. no drainage or redness on the outside. does not hurt when i pull it
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Get the ear drum examined by an otoscope. This will settle the issue.
2. If the ear is normal, then this sharp pain is most likely to be a referred pain from the head and neck region.
3. For the fluttering sensation, the middle ear pressures can be checked by Tympanometry (Impedance Audiometry).
4. Kindly upload these test results for further treatment options.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Get the ear drum examined by an otoscope. This will settle the issue.
2. If the ear is normal, then this sharp pain is most likely to be a referred pain from the head and neck region.
3. For the fluttering sensation, the middle ear pressures can be checked by Tympanometry (Impedance Audiometry).
4. Kindly upload these test results for further treatment options.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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