Question 1

how do people treat ear swelling?

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Cause?: It could be infection, allergy. Depending on cause will determine apropaite treatment. See doctor for diagnosis amd possible tests to determine what treatments is necessary.

Question 2

how do you make ear swelling go away?

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First, diagnosis: Swelling of the outer ear can be allergic in origin.  The most common disease that ENT doctors see that is associated with swelling of the ear is called external otitis.  This is an inflammatory, usually painful, swelling of the ear canal skin.  Sometimes, the ear canal is swollen shut and requires a wick into the ear canal so that the medication can get down the canal.  Do not use q-tips.

Question 3

could it be something bad if i have ear swelling?

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Maybe- call your Doc: Have your doctor check it out- 1. Pulling on the ear lobe may trigger pain that could represent an outer ear infection (otitis externa) which may require antibiotic/steriod drops and possibly, antibiotics by mouth. 3.If the ear is tender and bright red, it may also represent an uncommon condition called relapsing polychondritis (treatable). 4.A skin infection is possible (treatable).

Question 4

how common is it for somebody to get ear swelling?

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Varied reasons: It could be from allergies or an infection of the ear. It may be part of a more generalized allergic reaction which needs to be e slushed and treated. There can be an infected cyst of the ear lobe or a foreign body reaction to an eating or piercing.There is also a condition call chondrodermatitis where the cartilage is swollen and needs to. E treated with oral medications.

Question 5

what does it mean if i have ear swelling on the outside?

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See your doctor: Have your doctor check it out-

1. Pulling on the ear lobe may trigger pain that could represent an outer ear infection (otitis externa) which may require antibiotic/steriod drops and possibly, antibiotics by mouth.

3.If the ear is swollen,  tender and bright red, it may also represent an uncommon condition called relapsing polychondritis (treatable).

4.A skin infection is possible (treatable).

Question 6

how come i have ear swelling, but nobody else in the family has it?

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Need more info: Ear swelling is not really something that is familial. Can you post more information? Was there truama? Is the ear misshapen other than being swollen? What part of the ear is swollen?

Question 7

how can i stop my ear swelling?

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Ear swelling: Was the ear injured? Is there bleeding under the skin? Did you have it pierced? Is there redness/pus/pain? Try cool compresses/ice temporarily. If bleeding or inflammation, see fp/ent to treat injury/infection.

Question 8

is there a cure for ear swelling?

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Needs evaluation: I would need to know more about what type of ear swelling you are having. It is probably best to have a doctor look at the ear and in the ear canal. Most ear swelling will resolve on its own or with antibiotics.

Question 9

what kind of doctor sees somebody for ear swelling?

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Your regular doc: Your regular primary care doc can help you figure out what's making your ear swell.

Question 10

with ear swelling what are my treatment options?

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See an M.D.: Most serious cause may be infection which needs to be seen by a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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