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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Of The Helix
Well hi there. I was playing rugby yesterday, and sustained a blow to the ear. I now have quite painful, but localised, swelling of the helix. It is not red or soft (as I would expect from cauliflower ear), and is only really that top part. What should I do?
Mon, 26 May 2014
Hi, thanks for the query.
In my opinion you have seroma of the pinna or hematoma of the pinna.
Both occur because of trauma.
If I were your treating doctor would have suggested anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol + diclofenac comb tablet twice daily for 3 to 5 days along with penicillin antibiotics tab to prevent infection.
If symptoms persisrs you need incision and drainage under a specialist guidance.
Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
In my opinion you have seroma of the pinna or hematoma of the pinna.
Both occur because of trauma.
If I were your treating doctor would have suggested anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol + diclofenac comb tablet twice daily for 3 to 5 days along with penicillin antibiotics tab to prevent infection.
If symptoms persisrs you need incision and drainage under a specialist guidance.
Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.
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