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What Causes Paiful Red Swollen Ear Lobe Along With Symptoms Of Cold?
Hi,
I have a really swollen ear lobe on my left side which when you touch it is hard and is very painful and red. I have new earings so I thought it may be them causing it but then I realised the gland behind the sane ear was also very swollen and gradually became painful.
I also have the typical cold symptoms so don't know if that is linked in any way?
What could it be?
I have a really swollen ear lobe on my left side which when you touch it is hard and is very painful and red. I have new earings so I thought it may be them causing it but then I realised the gland behind the sane ear was also very swollen and gradually became painful.
I also have the typical cold symptoms so don't know if that is linked in any way?
What could it be?
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
hello. it is likely that you have developed an infection of your ear lobe and because of that the node behind the ear has also become infected. please remove the ear rings and meet your ENT doctor as soon as you can. thanks
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