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How to manage external ear lobe swelling?
Query: Hello doctor, My 18-year-old brother-in-law, who weighs 66.14 pounds, is bedridden since birth. He is a disabled child, and he cannot do anything on his own. He cannot even talk, and he only takes liquid food. He is generally healthy apart from his disability. Today, his external ear lobe suddenly s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. His pinna has developed perichondritis which is an infection of the ear pinna cartilage. Is the swelling painful? This swelling needs drainage from an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. I suggest you can start him on anti-inflammatory enzymes and antibiotics now. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing recurring perichondritis. After one week of using antibiotic ointment, it improved but did not fully return to normal. Then, a couple of weeks later, I developed perichondritis in the same spot again. Why I keep experiencing recurring perichondritis? I do not l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, it seems to be otitis with perichondritis based on your description. Kindly answer the following questions to help arrive at a definitive diagnosis:Is there any inflammation or redness ... Read Full »
What does it mean to have a sudden notch in the external ear with increased ear pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, A strange notch appeared in both the outer ears today. The notch seems to be firm, and it is not caused by mask use. It does not appear to be subsiding. I am experiencing high pressure in my ears. My doctor said that I might have immune system issues. But, tests have not been conduc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a dent in the middle of the outer cartilage. According to the pictures provided here, you may suffer from perichondritis, which is the infection of the tis... Read Full »