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How To Treat An Infected Ear Piercing And A Lump In Neck?

My ear piercing closed, but only half way, so I pierced it again. Now it's infected, pussing, crusting etc, it's swollen to the size of my finger and is red and hot. i'm BOILING but shivering and sweating, i've got a huge lump in my neck that hurts near it, horrible headache and i'm throwing up and i'm wobbly/dizzy. and it's travelled to my other ear.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Based on the description, you have both a local infection to the ear and a systemic infection.

You need to remove the earring because it would aggravate the infection.

You would need a course of oral antibiotics for treatment. In addition, the area would be cleaned with anti septic and topical antibiotics applied.

Your doctor will also likely prescribe some anti pyretics (fever reducing medication).

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How To Treat An Infected Ear Piercing And A Lump In Neck?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Based on the description, you have both a local infection to the ear and a systemic infection. You need to remove the earring because it would aggravate the infection. You would need a course of oral antibiotics for treatment. In addition, the area would be cleaned with anti septic and topical antibiotics applied. Your doctor will also likely prescribe some anti pyretics (fever reducing medication). I hope this helps