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What Causes Numbness And Tingling On Ear?
Hi, I am 44 yrs old and frequently experiencing numbness and tingling on and around my right ear from last couple of days. The frequency has increase a bit today. For info, I was hospitalized in last Oct for High blood pressure and understand regular medications for every day. Please Help.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The numbness and tingling around the ear can be related to a nerve damage.
An ear infection, trauma, a tumor, or fluid or an object in the ear such as wax buildup can cause it.
A physical examination by an ENT specialist and an Xray or CT scan is needed for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The numbness and tingling around the ear can be related to a nerve damage.
An ear infection, trauma, a tumor, or fluid or an object in the ear such as wax buildup can cause it.
A physical examination by an ENT specialist and an Xray or CT scan is needed for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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