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A day after my piercing got infected and started bleeding, I am experiencing ear pain. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

For the past five days, I have been experiencing ear pain, not outer pain but inside the ear canal. It started a day after one of my piercings got infected and started bleeding. I have not taken any type of medication. The piercing has healed, but my ear still hurts. My sleep schedule is messed, and I sleep around 7 am. My ears are fine all day or when I wake up around 6 am. It starts to hurt very bad during the time I am in bed using my phone, trying to sleep. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar is an accomplished Otolaryngologist with expertise in head and neck surgery, as well as cochlear implant procedures. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Padiyar combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care. 

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The most common reason to have pain is due to dermatitis, which has led to an infection. Dermatitis occurs due to the reaction of the metal piercing with the skin. You can start Tablet Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin) 500 mg one tablet two times a day after food for the next five days. In addition, please do any analgesic of your choice when the pain gets intolerable. You can also consider applying an antibiotic steroid combination cream over the affected area. Make sure that if the symptoms persist, it is better to remove the piercing and opt for another less irritative metal surface to prevent recurrence of the same problem in the future. Do not worry too much about this, as it will slowly come down with time. I hope this answers your query. If there is anything more you want to know or inquire about, please let us know.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 6, 2020
Reviewed At August 8, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar is an accomplished Otolaryngologist with expertise in head and neck surgery, as well as cochlear implant procedures. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Padiyar combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care. 

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar is an accomplished Otolaryngologist with expertise in head and neck surgery, as well as cochlear implant procedures. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Padiyar combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care. 

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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