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What Causes The Ear Of A Child To Become Red?
Question: one ear of my son either left/right becomes red quite often, therefore i would like to know the reason for the same, is there any issue or does it relate to stomach not clear problem?
Kindly provide details.
Kindly provide details.
Brief Answer:
Not related to constipation issues
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcare Magic.
Unfortunately it is not clear about which part of the ear becomes red. If you are talking about the external part of the ear becoming red, it is due to increased blood supply but is not a cause of concern.
It would be better if you can post a photo of the same. I would also request you to mention the specific scenarios when it is occurring. Please mention other symptoms if any.
In any case, it is unrelated to any stomach cause or constipation. But in case if you feel the stool of the child is hard, it is a different problem to consider where you need to give more of leafy vegetables and fiber rich food.
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Not related to constipation issues
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcare Magic.
Unfortunately it is not clear about which part of the ear becomes red. If you are talking about the external part of the ear becoming red, it is due to increased blood supply but is not a cause of concern.
It would be better if you can post a photo of the same. I would also request you to mention the specific scenarios when it is occurring. Please mention other symptoms if any.
In any case, it is unrelated to any stomach cause or constipation. But in case if you feel the stool of the child is hard, it is a different problem to consider where you need to give more of leafy vegetables and fiber rich food.
Waiting for the photo to be uploaded and for the details
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
while touching it is hot as compare to other body parts, what could be the reason. It happens generally once or twice in day/week.
Pls provide details.
Pls provide details.
Brief Answer:
Red Ear Syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for being unable to write back earlier.
There is a condition called Red Ear Syndrome, where the blood supply to the ear occasionally increases causing the presentations that your child has. It is basically a variation of blushing where warm, red blood is shunted to the outer ears, giving them that red appearance but unlike other blushing, this is not necessarily caused by embarrassment or other triggers; it just happens. Sometimes, the ears can be uncomfortably hot or even painful if not embarrassing. But it is nothing to worry about and nothing needs to be done as it is a harmless condition.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Red Ear Syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for being unable to write back earlier.
There is a condition called Red Ear Syndrome, where the blood supply to the ear occasionally increases causing the presentations that your child has. It is basically a variation of blushing where warm, red blood is shunted to the outer ears, giving them that red appearance but unlike other blushing, this is not necessarily caused by embarrassment or other triggers; it just happens. Sometimes, the ears can be uncomfortably hot or even painful if not embarrassing. But it is nothing to worry about and nothing needs to be done as it is a harmless condition.
Hope that helps.
Regards
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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