8. Feeling tender in the ears
When your ears are sensitive to touch, this could be due to a minor injury or an infection. If the ear is tender, the infection is most likely to be in the outer ear and not the middle ear.
A tenderness may also be accompanied by redness or inflammation. These symptoms can indicate a spreading infection. It is therefore important to see a doctor as soon as you notice these symptoms.
Examine the ear to determine if there is a scratch, or any other type of damage.