A gun was shot very close to my left ear. 3 days later I have muffled hearing/numbness/tinglin g on left side of face?

A gun was shot very close to my left ear. 3 days later I have muffled hearing/numbness/tingling on left side of face 3 days ago, a so called friend shot a very loud gun in very close proximity to me (approx. 1-2 ft away).

Since then, my left ear/hearing is muffled & the left side of my face has a tingling/numbness sensation. I was told this would go away. If so, how long does this take?

Could there be permanent damage? If a doctor needs to be seen, what kind? I'm worried & very angry about this; I don't find this to be a "funny joke" at all!

I have never been around guns before which explains my uncertainity about this. Asked by Des1966 32 months ago Similar questions: gun shot close left ear days muffled hearing numbness tingling side face Health.

Similar questions: gun shot close left ear days muffled hearing numbness tingling side face.

You may have perforated your eardrum. Only an examination can determine to what extent. The eardrum is a very thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves enter the ear canal setting up vibrations which are transferred to the middle ear.

Perforations that are small will heal in a few months time. More severe ones many require a patch. The hearing loss is usually only temporary which means it may last up to a few months but depending on the damage could result in permanent damage.

Your numbness and tingling indicates some nerve irritation. You really sustained a significant sound impact from that gun’s retort. Get yourself into your physician .

In the meantime do not get water in your ear. They may send you home with a ’give it a few months, wait and see’ instruction but until it is checked out you can not be sure that doing nothing is the appropriate treatment. Your hearing is far too precious to take any chances.

Good luck, let us know how you do. Sources: personal knowledge .

1 If you do not have a doctor that you see on a regular basis, you need to go to the emergency room or a good urgent care,now. There is a very good possibility that you have suffered permanent damage. You should be worried - whomever told you it would go away may or may not be correct.

I think if it was going to go away, you would have seen/heard/felt some difference by now. The E R doctor will be able to recommend a specialist if one is needed. Go.Now.

This isn't funny - at all.

If you do not have a doctor that you see on a regular basis, you need to go to the emergency room or a good urgent care,now. There is a very good possibility that you have suffered permanent damage. You should be worried - whomever told you it would go away may or may not be correct.

I think if it was going to go away, you would have seen/heard/felt some difference by now. The E R doctor will be able to recommend a specialist if one is needed. Go.Now.

This isn't funny - at all.

2 Go to the Doctor or as TurboB says to the urgent care and fast. I would also have the funny guy pay for it and if he doesn't take him to small claims court... This user has been banned from Askville.

2 Go to the Doctor or as TurboB says to the urgent care and fast. I would also have the funny guy pay for it and if he doesn't take him to small claims court...

Go to the Doctor or as TurboB says to the urgent care and fast. I would also have the funny guy pay for it and if he doesn't take him to small claims court...

3 See a doctor immediately. You may need to see an audiologist, but see your regular primary care doctor first, if you have one. Permanent damage is very possible - after three days, it's a virtual certainty.

I once had a quarter-stick of dynamite go off next to me, and although I was totally deaf for the next several hours, I was FINE after the next day or so. That you're still having problems is a very bad sign. Your "friend" is a complete jerk and should pay for your medical bills and hearing aid, if you end up needing one.

S behavior was completely irresponsible. I'd seriously consider talking to the police. If you don't have a regular doctor, go to the emergency room.

See a doctor immediately. You may need to see an audiologist, but see your regular primary care doctor first, if you have one. Permanent damage is very possible - after three days, it's a virtual certainty.

I once had a quarter-stick of dynamite go off next to me, and although I was totally deaf for the next several hours, I was FINE after the next day or so. That you're still having problems is a very bad sign. Your "friend" is a complete jerk and should pay for your medical bills and hearing aid, if you end up needing one.

S behavior was completely irresponsible. I'd seriously consider talking to the police. If you don't have a regular doctor, go to the emergency room.

4 I agree with the others ..go to the Dr the forward the bill to him. Your friend is the kind of person that gives Gun Owners a bad name.

I agree with the others ..go to the Dr the forward the bill to him. Your friend is the kind of person that gives Gun Owners a bad name.

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