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Numbness In The Ear Only On Sitting. Cause And Remedy?

My right ear is causing me issues. I describe it as numbness but I could also say that it would be pressure? Makes me want to clean out my ear. I have only noticed it when I am sitting, not lying in bed. Numbness and or cold feeling. I have not as far as I am aware had ear infections so I can t figure if that is what it is or not. Female 24 Sendentary but healthy otherwise.
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Numbness or abnormal sensations may be related to abnormal function or structure of a nerve in the area.

This is termed neuropathy.

There are different possible causes such as: (1) trauma
(2)vitamin deficiency
(3)diabetes
(4)infection
(5)exposure to toxins
(6)neurological disease such as MS, stroke
(7)idiopathic- cause is not known

The feeling may be temporary. You can consider monitoring it, if it continues or worsens then you should consider visiting your doctor for an evaluation.

I hope this helps
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Numbness In The Ear Only On Sitting. Cause And Remedy?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Numbness or abnormal sensations may be related to abnormal function or structure of a nerve in the area. This is termed neuropathy. There are different possible causes such as: (1) trauma (2)vitamin deficiency (3)diabetes (4)infection (5)exposure to toxins (6)neurological disease such as MS, stroke (7)idiopathic- cause is not known The feeling may be temporary. You can consider monitoring it, if it continues or worsens then you should consider visiting your doctor for an evaluation. I hope this helps