I accidentally got a mild slap on my ear, and now it's hurting. I'm worried if this could have caused any damage, like a tear in my eardrum. Also, what kind of pain reliever should I take for this kind of ear pain?

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You can use flexon or ultracet for relief if its becoming worse visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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