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Hi I am actullay suffering from itchy swollen and tender helix since Friday afternoon. My ears are far more clean and I don t have any inner ear infection. But with the swollen ear I feel that my ears are containing much more heat than any other body part. please be kind enogh to explain what it could be and the solution.
hi thanks for writing to hcm. you must be having auricular chondritis. its caused due to inflammation of the ear cartilage due to cuts ,trauma insect bites leading to secondary bacterial complication. it would be better to visit and ENT doctor immediately as he/she may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory drugs to reduce the pain and inflammation . Also drainage of abscess may be required. take care Dr.Riyanka
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What Causes Itchiness And Swelling Of Ears?
hi thanks for writing to hcm. you must be having auricular chondritis. its caused due to inflammation of the ear cartilage due to cuts ,trauma insect bites leading to secondary bacterial complication. it would be better to visit and ENT doctor immediately as he/she may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory drugs to reduce the pain and inflammation . Also drainage of abscess may be required. take care Dr.Riyanka