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What Causes Swelling And Pain Near The Ear?

by a hand Hi! I had been hit by someone last night on my head near my right ear. It still hurts now and it s swelling. It s soft to touch and I m putting ice on it but I think it s still swelling and painful.. I dont feel any other symptoms aside from swell and pain on the site. There s no bleeding. What should I do?
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Hi there.....thanks for the query.....I suggest you to see an ent doctor to rule out any traumatic perforation of the ear drum....sa far as the swelling is concerned that can be a haematoma or soft tissue swelling which will subside in 3-5 days.....I hope this gives answer to your query.
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What Causes Swelling And Pain Near The Ear?

Hi there.....thanks for the query.....I suggest you to see an ent doctor to rule out any traumatic perforation of the ear drum....sa far as the swelling is concerned that can be a haematoma or soft tissue swelling which will subside in 3-5 days.....I hope this gives answer to your query.