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What Is The Cause Of A Swollen Ear Lobe?
my 7 year old has 1 ear lobe bright red and a little swollen. He had a bout with infected tonsils about 3 weeks ago. He has no fever and there is no redness in his ears (per the school nurse) what could this be? there is no sign of a bug bite or discharge.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Its likley to be erysipelis of the ear pinna which is inflammation of he subcuticular layer of ear. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.
Local application of Gylcerine magnesium sulphate dressing will be helpful
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
greetings of the day
Its likley to be erysipelis of the ear pinna which is inflammation of he subcuticular layer of ear. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.
Local application of Gylcerine magnesium sulphate dressing will be helpful
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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