What Causes Redness And Swelling In Left Ear Lobe Along With Tenderness?

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015

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Tue, 3 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : my left ear lobe is red and swollen..and the area around the ear is tender and red

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you are having an infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

From your complaints and the attached picture it looks like that you are having an infection of your ear lobe and external ear, a condition called as otitis externa

Most of the times the causative organism is bacteria and i would like you to meet your ent doctor , who will start you on a course of antibiotics.

Please dont delay as if the infection spreads , then the pain will increase.

In the meantime i would like you to apply MUPIROCIN ointment to the affected site , it will help reduce the infection.

Please dont worry , you will be fine!

Thanks

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