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Itching Behind Ear, Turned Red, Swelled, Getting Chills. What Is Happening?
I recently woke up with itching behind my ear. Within the next few days the itching and pain became very severe. My ear turned red and the entire outer ear swelled. A day later my neck and part of my face swelled and I started getting chills and flu-like symptoms. What does this sound like to you? Thanks.
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Fri, 27 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for your query.
The picture or condition looks like local infection of the skin known as cellulitis which as a bacterial infection.
Antibiotics are required to treat this condition.
Therefore consult the doctor for clinical examination and for treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query.
The picture or condition looks like local infection of the skin known as cellulitis which as a bacterial infection.
Antibiotics are required to treat this condition.
Therefore consult the doctor for clinical examination and for treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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