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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Ear
Have a 17 year old male who has a swollen left outer ear. It is 2-3 times bigger than his right ear. Very red, hurts to touch and is also warm to the touch. Does not complain of inner ear pain just the outside lobe and has had no hit or trauma to the ear.
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be otitis external.
I recommend the following.
1) A course of antibiotics.
2) Analgesic like tablet paracetamol.
3) Magnesium sulphate ear pack do decrease edema.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be otitis external.
I recommend the following.
1) A course of antibiotics.
2) Analgesic like tablet paracetamol.
3) Magnesium sulphate ear pack do decrease edema.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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