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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Left Ear Lobe Along With Tenderness?
Question: my left ear lobe is red and swollen..and the area around the ear is tender and red
Brief Answer:
you are having an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
From your complaints and the attached picture it looks like that you are having an infection of your ear lobe and external ear, a condition called as otitis externa
Most of the times the causative organism is bacteria and i would like you to meet your ent doctor , who will start you on a course of antibiotics.
Please dont delay as if the infection spreads , then the pain will increase.
In the meantime i would like you to apply MUPIROCIN ointment to the affected site , it will help reduce the infection.
Please dont worry , you will be fine!
Thanks
you are having an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
From your complaints and the attached picture it looks like that you are having an infection of your ear lobe and external ear, a condition called as otitis externa
Most of the times the causative organism is bacteria and i would like you to meet your ent doctor , who will start you on a course of antibiotics.
Please dont delay as if the infection spreads , then the pain will increase.
In the meantime i would like you to apply MUPIROCIN ointment to the affected site , it will help reduce the infection.
Please dont worry , you will be fine!
Thanks
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