Question 1

should i take an antibiotic for a swollen ear from a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: If the bite became infected and the swelling came up after infection set it this would be reasonable.If your ear is just swollen as part of the bite reaction, the antibiotic would not do anything to help.Diphenhydramine or Cetirizine would handle the swelling better.

Question 2

treatment for red swollen exterior of ear from bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Cool compress: Try a cool compress, some anti-histamines and Hydrocortisone cream.

Question 3

i believe i was bit by an insect/bug in 2 places on my right outer ear & is extremely red, swollen, weeping, and throbbing. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Consult physician: Consider that this may not be insect bite, but rather shingles, especially if other sites develop.  You should consult a physician.

Question 4

11 mth old swollen nodes on back of head at neck for 2 weeks.  went down 1 day & came back.no fever or other symptoms. bug bites on head. call doc?

Accepted Answer

Reactive: These nodes are reacting to the bug bite on the scalp. Ibuprofen could help with swelling. If the nodes continue to swell or get worse a course of antibiotics could be helpful. So i would see the doc in 1-2 weeks if not better.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

a lump under the right ear.   not very large. i can feel it but cant see it from outside very properly. area around is a bit swollen and hurts little.

Accepted Answer

Lymph node, likely.: Slightly enlarged lymph nodes are very common in childhood due to URIs or ear infections. When they are acutely inflamed, they can become swollen and tender. If the lump doesn't get better within a week, or you discover other lumps that weren't there before, you should take her to see her doctor for a more complete checkup.

Question 7

swollen lymph node behind ear around 1cm size. a bit hurts when pressed. no other symptoms. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Scalp issue?: Lymph nodes in the neck ofter get enlarged due to issue with the scalp, e.g., dandruff. Wash your scalp daily with any shampoo. Check your node every couple of weeks, not more frequently. if it doubles in size or other nodes get enlarged, see a doctor, otherwise watchful waiting is appropriate.

Question 8

right ear bled 5 weeks ago due to infection and still blocked plus right cheek still bit swollen. no other symptoms. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Infection ongoing: Was the infection fully treated with antibiotics by mouth and/or drops in the affected ear? If to you may still e dealing with a low grade infection. Also it is very common that even after acute infection is resolved, pressure in the ear may not fully resolve for up to 3 months and sometimes longer. See you primary doctor or ear nose and throat specialist for full examination and tymp test

Question 9

my 2 yr old quickly developed a red swollen outer ear. it doesn't bother him but is bright red and hard. it may have been a bite, but i'm not sure.

Accepted Answer

Depends: where is the swelling and reddness? if anterior to ear it may be an infected branchial cleft remnant or a preauricular sinus. see your pediatrician.

Question 10

good day,

my ear is blocked, feels swollen and i cant hear properly, there is a buzzing sound at times and today its a bit painful. its been going on for 3 days now.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: Medicines such as Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, or Aleve are used to help ear infection pains and inflammation. Usually, ear pain that is very bad, is not improving after 2 days, or that is persistent or recurrent, should be seen by a doctor. The doctor generally needs to examine the patient's head, neck, ears, nose, and throat to see if antibiotics are needed for treating an infection.

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Should i take an antibiotic for a swollen ear from a bug bite?

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Treatment for red swollen exterior of ear from bug bite?

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I believe i was bit by an insect/bug in 2 places on my right outer ear & is extremely red, swollen, weeping, and throbbing. what can i do?

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11 mth old swollen nodes on back of head at neck for 2 weeks. went down 1 day & came back.no fever or other symptoms. bug bites on head. call doc?

A member asked:

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

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A lump under the right ear. not very large. i can feel it but cant see it from outside very properly. area around is a bit swollen and hurts little.

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Swollen lymph node behind ear around 1cm size. a bit hurts when pressed. no other symptoms. what is it?

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Right ear bled 5 weeks ago due to infection and still blocked plus right cheek still bit swollen. no other symptoms. what could be causing this?

A member asked:

My 2 yr old quickly developed a red swollen outer ear. it doesn't bother him but is bright red and hard. it may have been a bite, but i'm not sure.

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Good day, my ear is blocked, feels swollen and i cant hear properly, there is a buzzing sound at times and today its a bit painful. its been going on for 3 days now.

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