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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Ear?
i was had a 6 gauge in my ear, and it was fine when i put it in, a day later, it swelled up 3x it s size, was purple-ish, and had horrible pain, then i lost feeling in it. so i took it out and bleed a little, still swollen and hurts. do i have gangrene?
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
Hello,
Your symptoms are not suggestive of gangrene. It seems to be an outer ear infection. I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam. In the meantime, I would recommend avoiding the gauge for some days and using locally boric alcohol drops.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms are not suggestive of gangrene. It seems to be an outer ear infection. I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist for a physical exam. In the meantime, I would recommend avoiding the gauge for some days and using locally boric alcohol drops.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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