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What Causes Numbness In The Right Ear Cartilage?

I have had a numb sensation on my right ear cartilage (the helix) and down to my part of my ear lobe for the pass two days at first I thought I slept on my ear and therefore it will go away, but its now 3 days and still no change, should I seek medical attention?
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Wait for few days.
You can apply warm compression also.
If symptoms persist better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness In The Right Ear Cartilage?

Hello, Wait for few days. You can apply warm compression also. If symptoms persist better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician