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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Swelling In The Outer Ear
For two days I have had outer ear pain. Today it is red and swollen. the pain continues to upper neck are below the ear lobe. No fever. Feels hot inside that area. Do I have perhaps a bite or an infection. I have made an appointment with my primary Dr. for tomorrow. Would an antihistamine be in order? It is worse today.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
Causes for redness and swelling of the ear is
1. Auricular chondritis.
2. Swimmers ear.
3. Hives
4. Cellulitis
5. Insect bites etcetera.
Until examination, is done it is difficult to say what it is. Apply ice compression, use pain killers like ibuprofen or Naprosyn. If Symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Causes for redness and swelling of the ear is
1. Auricular chondritis.
2. Swimmers ear.
3. Hives
4. Cellulitis
5. Insect bites etcetera.
Until examination, is done it is difficult to say what it is. Apply ice compression, use pain killers like ibuprofen or Naprosyn. If Symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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