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How Can Lump And Soreness On The Ear Be Treated?
My left ear has a bump like a white head was developing , it s been a week and my ear is swollen, red and tender. The pain has now moved to the area of behind my ear to the area of where my ear and neck area is at. The pain is tender and feel some what lumpy. What could it be ? Should I go to urgent care?,,,, Please advice
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Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Hello,
Bump on-ear which is associated with swelling, redness, and pain can be a boil or skin infection. I suggest you consult your ENT specialist for clinical assessment and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Bump on-ear which is associated with swelling, redness, and pain can be a boil or skin infection. I suggest you consult your ENT specialist for clinical assessment and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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