Question 1

ears swollen after taking out new piercing how to relieve?

Accepted Answer

Anti-Inflammatories: Anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen as well as icing can relieve swelling. If there is considerable redness and pain (and perhaps discharge), it may be infected and need medical attention.

Question 2

what does it mean when the ear opening is almost swollen shut?

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Infection: An infection in the ear canal is called otitis externa or swimmer's ear. If it is almost swollen shut you need to see a doctor for treatment as soon as possible.

Question 3

swollen itchy ears just on the outside?

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See your doctor: It could be a contact dermatitis or an infection or another cause. Your doctor would need to  examine your ear in order to diagnose it.

Question 4

pain under ears and its a little bit swollen....what could this be?

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Sounds like you may: have lymphadenitis, inflamed painful lymph nodes. Pain is relatively better news; it means it's reactive to some other issue going on in the area. If it were painless and nonmobile, you have to consider neoplasia. If you have other symptoms of any illness, see a doc. If you otherwise feel fantabulous, keep an eye on them to make sure they don't change in any way. If they change, needs work up asap

Question 5

why do my face get swollen from behind the ears?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You need to see your primary care provider
may have an infection or other gland inflammation.

Question 6

painful ear that has swollen shut, what can i do?

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See a doctor: This may be otitis externa, and may need treatment with topical or oral antibiotics. You may want to consider seeing a doctor for examination and treatment. Hope this helps!

Question 7

what's best used to take care of a swollen ear lobe?

Accepted Answer

Clogged pore: Your ear lobe has sebaceous glands like most areas of the skin. This can be clogged and become inflamed as a result. This causes it to become swollen and can be painful.  Often, your body can resolve this on its own. If it is red, and painful, you may consider antibiotics.

Question 8

my ear gets swollen after stretching, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Ear swelling: May be a normal response. But need more information to answer this question.

Question 9

how do i treat a swollen ear lobe after going up a gauge?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Hi
If there are no breaks in the skin, ice and an oral anti-inflammatory like advil can be helpful. If it looks very red, feels hot, is very tender, there is risk it may be infected and you might need antibiotics. Try to keep the area dry and clean. Hope this helps

Question 10

what to do if ears pierced for years and now swollen earlobe?

Accepted Answer

Infection: If the ear lobe is red and tender in addition to being swollen, then you have an infection.  Treatment is either hot soaks or incision and drainage.

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