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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Of The Helix

Well hi there. I was playing rugby yesterday, and sustained a blow to the ear. I now have quite painful, but localised, swelling of the helix. It is not red or soft (as I would expect from cauliflower ear), and is only really that top part. What should I do?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, thanks for the query.
In my opinion you have seroma of the pinna or hematoma of the pinna.
Both occur because of trauma.
If I were your treating doctor would have suggested anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol + diclofenac comb tablet twice daily for 3 to 5 days along with penicillin antibiotics tab to prevent infection.
If symptoms persisrs you need incision and drainage under a specialist guidance.
Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Of The Helix

Hi, thanks for the query. In my opinion you have seroma of the pinna or hematoma of the pinna. Both occur because of trauma. If I were your treating doctor would have suggested anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol + diclofenac comb tablet twice daily for 3 to 5 days along with penicillin antibiotics tab to prevent infection. If symptoms persisrs you need incision and drainage under a specialist guidance. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.