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What Causes Pain In The Helix Of The Ear?

Hello I am having a pain in my left ear outside. just on the bone (helix) it is not a constant pain but like a sudden pain like pinch or needle. can it be due to sleeping disorder because for few days I am having back shoulder ache in the morning after I wake up it reduces at night but when I go to sleep it again increases in the morning.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Hi,

As per your query you have pain in the helix of the ear and symptoms are probably due to chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis. It is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the ear.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid sleeping on the affected ear. You should wear a warm hat over the ears when outside in the cold and keep it clean and dry.

If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may treat the lesion with a cortisone injection and may prescribe topical 2% glyceryl trinitrate in severe cases to apply twice daily.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari,
Dentist
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What Causes Pain In The Helix Of The Ear?

Hi, As per your query you have pain in the helix of the ear and symptoms are probably due to chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis. It is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the ear. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid sleeping on the affected ear. You should wear a warm hat over the ears when outside in the cold and keep it clean and dry. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may treat the lesion with a cortisone injection and may prescribe topical 2% glyceryl trinitrate in severe cases to apply twice daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist