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Suggest Remedy For Sores In Ear With Swelling
Hi, I just got my cartilage on my ear pierced last Sunday, and I went to the doctor today because I didn t know if it was infected or not. He thought it could be so he put me on anti biotics. I got it pierced with a ear piercing gun, not a needle. I am wondering if this is why my ear is sore, a little red, and a little swollen and warm? Also supposedly the earring was 14 k gold, could it just be an allergic reaction?Am supposed to leave the piercing in or take it out? Thanks!
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Hi , Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum .
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having infection at pierced site in ear.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antibiotic + steroid ointment twice daily ,
Take out earring till it heal , then apply with ointment on it &
Keep ear dry ,don’t allow water go inside while bath.
Hope this information helpful.
Regards.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are having infection at pierced site in ear.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Antibiotic + steroid ointment twice daily ,
Take out earring till it heal , then apply with ointment on it &
Keep ear dry ,don’t allow water go inside while bath.
Hope this information helpful.
Regards.
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