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2024-07-04 12:31:11
My right ear has been extremely swollen for the past 2 days (near the cartilage) and hurts a lot, it's also really red. I think it might be because of my ear piercing (rook) but nothing has happened recently to disturb it.
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U may require to remove piercing It is perichondritis. U need to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicine
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This is perichondritis. Consult as soon as possible and take proper treatment.
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It might be perichondritis of pinna, need more details regarding your symptoms, if not treated on time can lead to further infection and complications
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It's perichondritis. oral antibiotics,pain killer. remove ear ring.

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It may be perichondritis. Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medicine needed. Consult

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