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Swollen Ear
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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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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Dr. Monica Agrawal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
U may require to remove piercing
It is perichondritis.
U need to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicine
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consult in person for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
It's perichondritis.
oral antibiotics,pain killer.
remove ear ring.
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