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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In The Ears

I was prescribed flucloxacillin nearly a week ago now for an earring infection. I have finished the antibiotics, the pain has gone down but there is still the same amount of swelling. I can't wear earrings, how can I make the swelling go down naturally?
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Infection over the earlobe in the area of ear piercing seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing earrings made of inert material like gold or plastic..

It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water.

1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your earrings and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved..
2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution..
3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it..
4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate..

When it resolves wear gold or plastic earrings only..

If it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In The Ears

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Infection over the earlobe in the area of ear piercing seems to be most probably an infection in the area of piercing while can also occur due to allergy to the metal present in the earring in case if you are not wearing earrings made of inert material like gold or plastic.. It can cause allergic reaction by the decomposition products formed due to decomposition of the metal by reacting with air and water. 1.I would suggest you to first of all gently remove your earrings and do not wear them again till you get the infection resolved.. 2. You can start cleaning the area of infection with antiseptic solution.. 3.Apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it.. 4.Do not let air or moisture to accumulate.. When it resolves wear gold or plastic earrings only.. If it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this helps.. Regards.