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I had got an ear boil near the canal of my left ear four days ago and now the boil is small but the area round my ear has become swollen and it hurts ,so I'm not able to eat with my mouth wide open and again that area near my ear hurts.
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As per your description, otitis externa has developed in your left ear.take analgesic tablet sos.may need aural packing.. visit an ENT specialist for proper management.
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