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I have been having a pain in my left ear near the top of my outer cartilage. I have a slight bump but no cut. When I press it to try and see if I can get it to pop like a zit it just feels like it moves. I don't know if it's a zit or what else it could be.

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Since how many days its paining...do u hav habit of using ear buds...n it will b better if u mention what exactly u mean by zit n what other symptoms u have... ...  Read More

Past 11 months I have pain left ear that is exactly near tragus and behind, the cartilage is swollen and paining continuosly ,itching n pain in outer ear. while taken deep breath pain is so much not able to feel sense in left side ear ,n left nostril block too and left chest rib pain ,unable to breath, even air passes inside ear i feel horrible p

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Its been 20 days or more my ear cartilage is swollen.its pains but not much.what should I do?

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Get it checked at your nearest ENT practitioner to rule out the presence of perichondritis which may require admission to hospital and IV antibiotics. If it's not the above then you can take antiinfl ...  Read More

My daughter has ear paining after cusultation with dr. They told us have some swolling .actually they given amoxycylline and pott.cal.625,tribuline tab. b complex capsule,1 cream ,we applying from 3 days but pain not reduced what can we do.... is it right medicine?,if needed I will put priscription over here.pls suggest kindly..

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Along with augmenti duo, also add hifenac p ...  Read More

I got 2 piercings on the cartilage part of my ear and just took them out today due to swelling. I have been cleaning the infected area with alcohol. It's been swollen for about 2 days.

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You might have developed perichondritis.take anti-inflammatory and analgesic tablet twice a day.visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi, My son is 5weeks old. I noticed that cartilage og one ear is softer than the other and the size of softer ear is slightly larger than the other. Will this difference be noticeable when he grows?? Please suggest what to do. Thanks

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Can't comment without examining your baby. ...  Read More

Please provide the medication for external ear infection with having pain and it has been 2days i have unfortunately rubbed ear with ear bud.

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Betnesol N ear drops 2 drops bd fot 5 days tablet dolo 650 sos for pain Tablet levoflox 500 once daily for 5 days ...  Read More

I had my double cartilage ear piercing (helix piercing) , after 14 -15 days piercing has become infected , and I got little fever for 3 days. After consulting derma , and taking amoxicillin , I am not having fever anymore but pus is still not getting finished even after taking 625 cv60 amoxicillin twice a day for 5 days. Which specialist I should

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Please get back to me via Direct Video Consultation ...  Read More

Knee joint pain due to cartilage rubbing and patella... what should i do... can cartilage be heal without surgery? What should i do... help... i am depressed 19 yrs old guy... help!

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Yes, cartilage can heal without surgery but it depends on the extent of damage. Physical examination and investigations will be required for any further comments ...  Read More

Resp Sir, i am facing hearing problem in right ear, Possibly that there may be some pimple in external area of ear due to which we are have pain in earlier days not now from past 2-3days i am having problem in hearing through right ear. May be its external otitis as i am able to search in google. Pls suggest & give valuable response

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You might have had infection of the external ear known as otitis externa. This condition can cause swelling in the ear canal leading to its narrowing which in turn leads to decrease in hearing ...  Read More

I have done my ear piercing in the cartilage area in upper ear . Its been 3 days and still its paining . What should I do

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photo ...  Read More

Hello doctors. I'm a 36 year old single, working woman. For the past few days I have been having some pain on the left side of my left breast which hurts only when something hits it or if I tap on the place. I normally sleep turning to the left side. This winter when it was horribly cold I slept in a completely round way such that somehow the bone

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Hello respected madam. We need to evaluate further for any significant history that you might have apart from the above minor trauma described by you. Ruling out connective tissue diseases and ensurin ...  Read More

Hello I want to pierce my ear in upper cartilage had already pirced one...can u suggest me some numbing cream which I shld apply before the piercing for less pain plz

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Emla cream ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I am getting ankle pain and back cartilage pain frequently due to which feeling pain for walking and sitting. How to recover from this?

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First of all we have to find out the cause of pain, so upload your xray ankle ap and lateral, foot ap, oblique and lateral. Also upload investigation cbc, esr, crp , ra , serum uric acid. ...  Read More

Why my one side nose cartilage is increased During last two months it is not paining and harder than other side

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Dont wrry my frd , kindly send a picture ...  Read More

Hi, I have pain in and around my 5-6th rib on the middle right side of my chest. It has been more than 2 years since I have been suffering from this pain. I tried everything, the chest hrct is clear, the endoscopy is clear, eco, ECG, lft, kft, is okay. But my CRP is as high as 15 and bit ofcholesterol is high. Please help me what to do and which d

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

My daughter feel pain at pin site of her external fixator, is it die to the movement during physiotherapy? Should I put betadine sterile gauze daily around the pin site? Kindly advice. No pis or discharge is seen.

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Consult operating surgeon ...  Read More

SIR, I have tinitus in left ear + ear tightness. It all happens cause of cold from October 2022 and all the cold goes back . Post nasal drips happens continuosly. In my reports only mild dns in left nose + bilateral inferior turbinates happen. Whenever I do valsava manover then popping sensation is not properly happen in left ear. I'm addicted to d

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Good afternoon Might be eustachian tube dysfunction with Chronic rhinosinusitis Needed to visualise the CT cuts and clinical correlation to comment upon ...  Read More

Lot of pain in external hemorrhoids. What medical treatment require to get rid of the external piles.

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There is no medical treatment as such for external hemorrhoids Try taking stool softener and anobliss ointment fr local application ...  Read More

Discovered pain in left external jaw pain since long time , pain while wide opening mouth, no pain while no movement

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Justice for Dr Archana Sharma (RIP mam) Stop killing doctors!!! Each and every human being should be ashamed!!!! Black day!!! ...  Read More

My ears tend to go red very easily. There are times when it is very embarrassing. Not only for me but even for my family. It's justy ears that go red very easily. Even if it is not hot it goes really red

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It could be due to Rosacea. Kindly book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message with images so that you can be evaluated and prescribed accordingly. ...  Read More

2 years ago I got a injury in and around of my right ear.probably injury in scapha and helix and cartilage of my ear.what is the treatment? Do you recommend any medicine?

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Since last two days started having right anterior hip pain on certain movements like external rotation ( butterfly pose) .Pain is sharp which limits my mobility on these movements. Also while doing hip rotation at right side I am having same sharp pain. Not sure what could be the reason of this sudden pain.

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Pain on external rotation/abduction can be due to adductor tendon inflammation, but needs confirmation through detailed history and examination. ...  Read More

I pierced my ear cartilage 1 month ago. And now i see that theres a small keloid formed in that area. It is small and not very visible now. I want it stop growing and if possible remove it. Please suggest some remedy.

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Best option is intralesional medicine... for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Actually I am having crondinimical patella which losing the soft layer of cartilage... I am having knee knee pain, sometimes it is pressing a lot... Tingling and numbness sensation... Using glucosmaine tablets... Only night time pains are more due to cool weather... It is effecting me a lot... How to prevent cartilage... Every day I used to hit or

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I think you are not looking what is in front of you before moving your foot forward....you are thinking is somewhere and you are walking. ...  Read More

While breathing my back bone ribs are paining from past a month under diabetic and hypertension medication

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The pain could be due to vitamin and mineral deficiency. Are you taking vitamin supplements? Is your diabetis under control? Take tablet Shelcal HD once daily , tablet Neurokind LC once daily. Take pl ...  Read More

My wife suffering from pain due to external piles from the 4 days after days pain gets reliafed after using medicine piles cream ,Gudaf 200,omnicortile ,feratic dp suggested by local doctor .but from last two days she is suffering pain due some lump(small one) near to anus.is this lump internal hemorriod or occurs generally .but she feeling very pa

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take proper treatment in ayurveda its curable permanently chat online ...  Read More

I had a surgery on my ear outer side 7 months ago and removed infected part by lesser therapy. Now infection is again, getting pus from it and having pain. Kindly suggest what would the best solution. I'll definitely go and see a doctor but I would like to know the reason and best solution.

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Get admitted and start i.v antibiotics ...  Read More

I've been suffering from hemorrhoid problem since the last 1 month. I have an external hemorrhoid which doesn't pain at all and doesn't bleed as well but as of now it has not shown any signs of healing. Don't want a surgery or something. Please help!

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External hemorrhoids can be controlled by medical treatment. ...  Read More

Having a pain in outer ear near external acoustic part. It's nearly about 2days now and getting a feel it has increased. I feel the pain while eating food or opening the mouth. Can u please tell me the cause and the medication i need to take. Is this a matter of concern? Thanks in advance.

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Yes U must see an ENT ...don't take medicines just like that...the right diagnosis will gv immediate relief ...  Read More

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