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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Pus Discharge Behind Ears, Painful, Itchy, Swelling

I have pus coming from behind both of my ears. It is painful and has a yucky odor. It is itchy, too. It has become very uncomfortable and the pus dries and leaves a crust behind my ears. My left earlobe is swollen. I haven't worn earrings for over a year because I wore some earrings that irritated my ears. My ears have never been the same since. Please help me!
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
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Hi.There might be local infection which has resulted in the pus formation.Nothing to worry about it.Pus can be easily drained with a superficial nic and so that it heals with minimal scarring.Left untreated this might expand(associated with pain) and the infection might spread.I suggest you to see your doctor today without delay.Once the pus is drained this does not repeat.Hope this helps.Take care.
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Pus Discharge Behind Ears, Painful, Itchy, Swelling

Hi.There might be local infection which has resulted in the pus formation.Nothing to worry about it.Pus can be easily drained with a superficial nic and so that it heals with minimal scarring.Left untreated this might expand(associated with pain) and the infection might spread.I suggest you to see your doctor today without delay.Once the pus is drained this does not repeat.Hope this helps.Take care.