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What Causes Crawling Sensation Inside The Right Ear?

I am a healthy male age 81. Last PE was 9/16. I have very slight, frequent tickling around right ear--extending from slightly ahead of and around the outer edge and ending in the mastoid area. I have been aware of it for about a month. Feels like a spider web. If I brush it away it disappears for a time. I am aware of it perhaps once an hour or so if I am not busy. The only issue I am aware of on that side is some compression at C-5--arthritis. Thanks.
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Dear there is a possibility of some insect or bug in the ear which may enter into dark and not able to come out may cause like this. Other possibilities like wax deposits, infection, sensory problems like paresthesia and muscle spasm in inner ear. Please consult your doctor he will examine the ear canal and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions please feel free to ask me.
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What Causes Crawling Sensation Inside The Right Ear?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear there is a possibility of some insect or bug in the ear which may enter into dark and not able to come out may cause like this. Other possibilities like wax deposits, infection, sensory problems like paresthesia and muscle spasm in inner ear. Please consult your doctor he will examine the ear canal and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions please feel free to ask me.