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What Causes Swelling In Ear Lobe?
Posted on
Sat, 27 Sep 2014
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Sat, 27 Sep 2014
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Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Question : I have had gauges for about 7 years. I have not done anything different recently. yesterday morning I woke up and my lobe was swollen and oozing a little. today it is 30 times worse. I have cleaned it with peroxide alcohol and put antibiotic ointment on it as well.
Brief Answer:
Please, get consulted for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have taken a look at the image attached as well. From all the information, this is suggestive of an ongoing soft tissue infection like cellulitis or erysipela. If not managed early and appropriately, it can become a lot worse. You would need antibiotics to be able to appropriately address this condition. Antibiotic ointment would not be sufficient in this case. For this prescription, please talk to your treating physician.
In all, this is a soft tissue infection. Antibiotics to be taken by mouth are needed for appropriate treatment. Talk to your doctor for examination, confirmation and prescriptions. Please, avoid drugs like aspirin, Ibuprofen, indometacin, etc. as they would cause the infection to get worse!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for ore information and clarifications if need be.
Please, get consulted for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have taken a look at the image attached as well. From all the information, this is suggestive of an ongoing soft tissue infection like cellulitis or erysipela. If not managed early and appropriately, it can become a lot worse. You would need antibiotics to be able to appropriately address this condition. Antibiotic ointment would not be sufficient in this case. For this prescription, please talk to your treating physician.
In all, this is a soft tissue infection. Antibiotics to be taken by mouth are needed for appropriate treatment. Talk to your doctor for examination, confirmation and prescriptions. Please, avoid drugs like aspirin, Ibuprofen, indometacin, etc. as they would cause the infection to get worse!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for ore information and clarifications if need be.
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