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How Can Infected Ear Piercing Be Treated?

My 16-year-old son got his ear pierced five months ago. In the last two weeks, he was waking up with blood or pus crusted around his earring. He has since taken out the earring and the pus, blood, and crust are no longer present. However, he (and I can) now feel a bump within his earlobe, approximately 3-5mm in diameter. What should we do next?
posted on Sat, 3 Dec 2016
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic...

According to your complain you have problem of ear abcess and swelling ...

Proper antibiotics coverage helpful to resolve a ear infection...
Consult a ENT specialist for further diagnosis..
Otoscopy examination of ear give idea about disease...

I hope my guidance helpful to you...
Take care..
Thank you.
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How Can Infected Ear Piercing Be Treated?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic... According to your complain you have problem of ear abcess and swelling ... Proper antibiotics coverage helpful to resolve a ear infection... Consult a ENT specialist for further diagnosis.. Otoscopy examination of ear give idea about disease... I hope my guidance helpful to you... Take care.. Thank you.