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Is The Ringing Sound In Ear And Numbness On Left Side Of The Face A Matter Of Concern?
Hi ,
i got slapped on the left side of my face and ear together , soon after which the left side went numb and left ear started ringing.
the jaws and ear slightly hurt now , after 8 hours. do i need to visit a Doc to check for any kind of ear problems.
thanks
i got slapped on the left side of my face and ear together , soon after which the left side went numb and left ear started ringing.
the jaws and ear slightly hurt now , after 8 hours. do i need to visit a Doc to check for any kind of ear problems.
thanks
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
hello, thanks for your query, blunt injury( slap) can cause tympanic membrane perforation or ossicular distruption causing deafness. kindly visit an ent surgeon and evaluate for farther. all the best. take care.
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