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What Causes Pain, Redness And Enlargement In Left Ear?
Question: My left ear is painful, slightly red, and maybe a bit enlarged. I have been playing golf in the sun, using sunscreen, but not covering my ears. I am age 72, male, and using Advil and alive. This has been going on for 5 days. I have nit experienced this before.
Brief Answer:
ear pain
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear about your ear pain. I am not sure if the pain your experiencing is the actual ear lobe or inner ear pain. If the pain is just the ear lobe then you have probably sustained sunburn to the ear. This will get better with time and if you add aspirin that will also help reduce the redness and the pain. When out golfing or whenever you are outdoors you must wear a hat that has a wide brim. This will be the only way to prevent sunburn and further sun damage to your ear lobes. One of the most frequent location of skin cancer is the ear lobes.
If your pain is the inner ear then you may have an ear infection. If that is what is happening then I recommend you see a medical provider. Only by looking at the ear drum can we tell if you have an ear infection.
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ear pain
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear about your ear pain. I am not sure if the pain your experiencing is the actual ear lobe or inner ear pain. If the pain is just the ear lobe then you have probably sustained sunburn to the ear. This will get better with time and if you add aspirin that will also help reduce the redness and the pain. When out golfing or whenever you are outdoors you must wear a hat that has a wide brim. This will be the only way to prevent sunburn and further sun damage to your ear lobes. One of the most frequent location of skin cancer is the ear lobes.
If your pain is the inner ear then you may have an ear infection. If that is what is happening then I recommend you see a medical provider. Only by looking at the ear drum can we tell if you have an ear infection.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The pain is only on the left ear and not the right ear. both were exposed. Can I submit a picture?
Brief Answer:
Yes you can submit an image
Detailed Answer:
Depending on where the sun was while you were playing golf it may cause just a sunburn.
Yes please submit an image and I can better help you with your question
Yes you can submit an image
Detailed Answer:
Depending on where the sun was while you were playing golf it may cause just a sunburn.
Yes please submit an image and I can better help you with your question
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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