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What Causes A Bump Turned To Blood Blister Back Of Ear After Snug Piercing?

I recently got my ear pierced. The piercing is called a snug and it only goes through the front of your ear. I recently discovered a bump on the back of my ear that I itched and it popped. It was filled with water and a little blood. However this bump keeps filling back up. On top of that I now have a large swollen gland on that side along my jawline that is giving me headaches. Could the two issues be related and if so how should I move forward with this problem?
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi, your history suggest more of an infection,
The swelling behind the ear is an abscess, and swelling at jay line may be draining lymph node.
If i were your treating doctor then i would suggest
1) To clean the infected region with antiseptic lotion, and to remove the snug.
2) To start on antibiotic i.e cefexime along with antacid for a full course of one week.
3) I would recommend to consult your physician, and to get cleaned the abscess in an strict aseptic condition, and to get prescribed medicines.
While on treatment the swelling on your jawline would eventually regress.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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What Causes A Bump Turned To Blood Blister Back Of Ear After Snug Piercing?

Hi, your history suggest more of an infection, The swelling behind the ear is an abscess, and swelling at jay line may be draining lymph node. If i were your treating doctor then i would suggest 1) To clean the infected region with antiseptic lotion, and to remove the snug. 2) To start on antibiotic i.e cefexime along with antacid for a full course of one week. 3) I would recommend to consult your physician, and to get cleaned the abscess in an strict aseptic condition, and to get prescribed medicines. While on treatment the swelling on your jawline would eventually regress. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.