Question 1

why is there a hole near the acoustic meatus on my ear?

Accepted Answer

Pre-auricular pit: If this is something that has been present since birth, it is called a pre-auricular pit, a congenital condition which appears to be harmless. The pit is shallow and quite small in size. It is usually unilateral, only one ear. You should not be concerned about it.

Question 2

i have swelling on the external acustic meatus or on the cartilage of the ear canal...what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: You should see an ear, nose and throat doctor to look at your ear and then he can tell you what is going on and if you need any treatment.

Question 3

i went to a public pool and someone bleed in it from his nose, will i get aids from him if he has it? (pool water entered mouth, eyes, ear, meatus, anus)

Accepted Answer

No: Hiv infection cannot be caught in this way.

Question 4

bf has tiny 3 white spots not bubbly (tried to remove but won't go) inside meatus & one on head?is it the cause of his pinching?? what could this be??

Accepted Answer

Penile spots: Small white spots may just be sebaceous debris under skin. sometimes topical antibiotic like mupirocin may help but it can come back. It is usually not pathologic. F/u/ w/ doc/ dermatology

Question 5

dark patches on head of the penis when it is flaccid but not seen when erect these dark patches are spreading to the meatus how to get rid of patches?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: What you described assured the discoloration of glans penis in erection and flaccidity is harmless. Remember: our body is in its on-way process of constant change and adaption from inception to eternity. So there is no need to do something to it. If in doubt, see Doc to decide what you need, not just what you like.  Best wish...

Question 6

my 1 year old entire head of penis is a deep blue/purple color&his meatus is a bright red color.hes circumsised.  nothing around it to cut circulation?

Accepted Answer

Have him examined: Best to take him to his pediatrician for evaluation.

Question 7

penis pain & meatus red.all test came out negative.symptoms started from rough dry head masturbation.will bacitracin & nystatin help or leave alone?

Accepted Answer

Balanitis?: Maybe balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis, esp. if uncircumcised.) It sounds like you might have tested yourself, e.g. through a lab you found on line. You need to be professionally examined to determine what is wrong and how best to treat it. The wrong treatment (e.g. bacitracin if it's a fungal infection) could make things worse.

Question 8

what can i do to treat swimmer`s ear?

Accepted Answer

Dry ear and ear drop: Keeping your ears dry and using antibiotic ear drops are the mainstay of treatment for otitis externa. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an appropriate antibiotic for the bacteria that typically causes an outer ear infection from swimming. One uses antibiotic ear drops to the affected ear over oral medications as it more directly treats the infection. Also, follow closely with your doctor.

Question 9

what does it mean when my ear(s) ring?

Accepted Answer

Ears ring: Usually cochlear hair cell damage (inner ear)

Question 10

what does a discharge from my babys ear mean?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: If you see a discharge from your baby's ear, there may be an infection in the ear. It could be an external ear canal infection (otitis externa). There might be a hidden object stuck in the canal. Sometimes a middle ear infection (acute otitis media) can cause drainage from the ear if there's a small hole in the eardrum.

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A member asked:

Why is there a hole near the acoustic meatus on my ear?

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I have swelling on the external acustic meatus or on the cartilage of the ear canal...what could be wrong?

A member asked:

I went to a public pool and someone bleed in it from his nose, will i get aids from him if he has it? (pool water entered mouth, eyes, ear, meatus, anus)

A member asked:

Bf has tiny 3 white spots not bubbly (tried to remove but won't go) inside meatus & one on head?is it the cause of his pinching?? what could this be??

A member asked:

Dark patches on head of the penis when it is flaccid but not seen when erect these dark patches are spreading to the meatus how to get rid of patches?

A member asked:

My 1 year old entire head of penis is a deep blue/purple color&his meatus is a bright red color.hes circumsised. nothing around it to cut circulation?

A member asked:

Penis pain & meatus red.all test came out negative.symptoms started from rough dry head masturbation.will bacitracin & nystatin help or leave alone?

A member asked:

What can i do to treat swimmer`s ear?

A member asked:

What does it mean when my ear(s) ring?

A member asked:

What does a discharge from my babys ear mean?

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