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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Crus Helix With Severe Pain?

my crus helix hurts and it is a little swollen and it is red and kinda feels hot. I just got my ears pierced but it is not around that area so i do not know if it is related. But it is swollen and it hurts really bad. Any idea how to treat or what it is?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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hi,
welcome to healthcare magic..
i had gone through your question..your symptoms suggestive of perichondritis..that is inflammation of ear cartilage.. i recommend the following..
1) a course of antibiotics
2) analgesics for pain relief.

wish you a speedy recovery..take care.

Dr.Paparaja S MBBS MS
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Crus Helix With Severe Pain?

hi, welcome to healthcare magic.. i had gone through your question..your symptoms suggestive of perichondritis..that is inflammation of ear cartilage.. i recommend the following.. 1) a course of antibiotics 2) analgesics for pain relief. wish you a speedy recovery..take care. Dr.Paparaja S MBBS MS