Question 1

red ear syndrome?

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Not sure: Sorry, I am not sure what ready your syndrome is. Would you be able to provide more information.

Question 2

red ear syndrome and relapsing polychondritis differences?

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Multiple: Red ear syndrome involves pain and redness in around the ear. Relapsing polychondritis involves cartilage of multiple sites. The red ear syndrome involves most time a trigger of movement of the ear, the other is an auto immune problem attacking multiple cartilages.

Question 3

red ear wax?

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Cerumen: Maroon colored cerumen are not uncommon.

Question 4

what does it mean if you have red ear wax?

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Probably blood: It is most likely blood and you should see your doctor.

Question 5

clogged ear, went to dr wednesday she said looked really red(ear infx). ear feels better better never used drop yet. should i use drops ? ?

Accepted Answer

If it has cleared: on its own, then no need to use antibiotic drops

Question 6

i have a red ear when i get hot or my ear is knocked. it goes bright red and boiling. also whenever my ears are hot a black discharge appears on them.

Accepted Answer

Don't know why: Your symptoms do not lead to an easy answer.
Suggest ENT exam.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: red ear drum?

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Red ear drum: It looks red when you look in the ear with an otoscope.

Question 8

is dark red ear wax a sign of infection?

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No: Most likely old blood from dry skin or digital trauma. See your doctor to be sure.

Question 9

is a red ear an indication of an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Where's the red?: The majority of ear infections children get will involve the middle ear. A doctor has to use an otoscope to diagnose them. The ear drum will be red and bulging with fluid behind it.The ear canal can also become infected, but still requires an otoscope to view. The ear lobe and auricle or visualised outside ear being red usually has nothing to do with the common ear infections seen in children .

Question 10

is a red ear a sign of an ear infection in an infant?

Accepted Answer

No: An infant typically will be irritable with possibly a preceding or current upper respiratory infection. there may it may not be fever. The inflammation is in the middle ear and tympanic membrane and this should not cause a red ear.

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