Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does A Lump On The Ear Indicate?

Hey, I have a hard lump on the heart of my ear, on the cartilage.. I went to the doctor and she never said what it was for sure, just prescribed me an antibiotics gel, anyway since then it s been very sore and another has developed, I m going back on Monday but she insisted that it is a boil or fungal infection. It has affected my whole ear and it is painful to sleep on.. I m looking for another opinion?
posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Twitter Tue, 21 Feb 2017 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 22 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

All the history you have provided suggest that you have possibly the following problems:
1.Boils/carbuncle(most probable differential)
2.Benign(non cancerous) diseases like exostosis
3.Chondrodermatitis
4.Otitis Externa
I would advise you to consult a good ENT specialist and get the following things done:
Start a short course course of antibiotics and analgesics like ibuprofen for pain.
You can also apply topical antibiotic creams like "mupirocin" over the area.
Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes.
Avoid unwanted pricking of ear.
If there is any collection of pus it has to be drained.
In case of diagnostic confusion of worsening of symptoms you might need a biopsy also.

Hope this information helps.
Regards.

Dr.Shinas Hussain
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does A Lump On The Ear Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. All the history you have provided suggest that you have possibly the following problems: 1.Boils/carbuncle(most probable differential) 2.Benign(non cancerous) diseases like exostosis 3.Chondrodermatitis 4.Otitis Externa I would advise you to consult a good ENT specialist and get the following things done: Start a short course course of antibiotics and analgesics like ibuprofen for pain. You can also apply topical antibiotic creams like mupirocin over the area. Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes. Avoid unwanted pricking of ear. If there is any collection of pus it has to be drained. In case of diagnostic confusion of worsening of symptoms you might need a biopsy also. Hope this information helps. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain