HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Got Ear Lobe Pierced. Cleaning With Warm Salty Solution. Swelling In Ear, No Pus Or Bumps. Will Swelling Reduce Itself Or I Should Do Something?

I got my ear lobes pierced in a second place a week today. I have been cleaning them when I wake up and before i go to bed with a warm salty solution. Both my first hole piercings, which were done seven years ago, and the new right one is fine, it just itches every so often but I do not touch it as I know this is just part of the healing process. However, my left ear is swollen slightly although it is not red, there is no pus or bumps and it does not hurt at all. I haven t been lying on it and it hasn t been knocked. I am not sure what is wrong with it. Will the swelling go down on its own or do I need to do something?
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
Report Abuse
Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
YOU TAKE SOME MILD ANTIBIOTIC FOR 3 DAYS MAY BE OFLOX 200 MGM TWICE A DAY
ONE ANTIALLERGIC CLARITIN ONCE A DAY
MIX CLIDAMYCIN GEL WITH FLUTICASONE OINTMENT AND APPLY ON THE AREA
I find this answer helpful

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Got Ear Lobe Pierced. Cleaning With Warm Salty Solution. Swelling In Ear, No Pus Or Bumps. Will Swelling Reduce Itself Or I Should Do Something?

YOU TAKE SOME MILD ANTIBIOTIC FOR 3 DAYS MAY BE OFLOX 200 MGM TWICE A DAY ONE ANTIALLERGIC CLARITIN ONCE A DAY MIX CLIDAMYCIN GEL WITH FLUTICASONE OINTMENT AND APPLY ON THE AREA