Question 1

how long does hearing loss last from tragus infection?

Accepted Answer

Swelling of ear: It should only last as long as there is swelling of the tragus and ear canal . It should last 7-10 days at the most.

Question 2

tragus piercing infection. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics & check: If the tragus is red, swollen & tender from an infection, i would first start a topical antibiotic ointment to the area like bactroban (mupirocin).  I would get this checked out by an ENT doctor who may be interested in prescribing oral antibiotics for this if needed.  The most important thing is to see a doctor to start some form of antibiotics if needed.  An ENT would be the best choice to treat this.

Question 3

can a tragus peircing infection make me dizzy and nauseous?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Other than the pain of it it should not effect you like that, it is some other cause.

Question 4

how often should i change my tragus earring to avoid infection?

Accepted Answer

Tragus ear ring: Cleaning it by taking it out once a week and cleaning the ear ring and the piercing with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol and then applying a little vaseline should keep the area healthy and clean.
Mind you that rings in ear going through cartilage can cause keloid type scars even if you are not prone to keloids. If you see that happening, see a plastic surgeon.

Question 5

new tragus piercing is oozing white stuff. possible infection? i herd removing piercing is bad because it can seal infection in 2 your body. true?

Accepted Answer

Tragus Piercing Pus: Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks,  purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever.  Yes, removal of jewelry can cause the hole to close off with development of an abscess - please seek medical attention.

Question 6

tragus piercing - would it be a good idea to use salt water if there's an infection?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics & check: I am not sure what saline or salt water is going to do if you have an infection, other than help clean it out.  I would recommend a topical antibiotic ointment like bactroban (mupirocin) to the area a few times a day and maybe start an oral antibiotic, if needed.  The most important thing is to get this looked at by an ENT doctor who can prescribe some treatment options based on how infected it is.

Question 7

got a hardish lump next to tragus in parotid/preaucular area. got an ear infection and get them frequently. feel well otherwise but need reassurance

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If the area is not painful to touch and does not increase in size, the natural progression of reactive nodes is to eventually resolve in the next several weeks.

Question 8

my right tragus and ear has been hurting for about a week. muffled hearing and neck pain on right side. what is wrong? ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, probably: I'm impressed you know the term tragus. Good for you! Please see your family physician for an exam and antibiotics if necessary, or even an ENT consult if needed. Are you going into the medical field? It is rewarding, although a lot of work.

Question 9

i have a small hard lymph node next to my tragus , it's not visible to the eye but i can feel it if i press it. i have an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: Preauricular lymph nodes, just in front of the ear, are normal.  A lymph node that is smaller than a pea, nontender and slightly movable, is likely just doing its job.

Question 10

i have been very, very dizzy for 10 days now. bloodwork and initial exam was ok. just today, my left ear started to hurt only when i push on my tragus. i get some left sided head pain and general heaviness. could i have an ear infection all along?

Accepted Answer

May be: Symptoms of heaviness in your left side of head and pain produced by pushing on tragus can be attributed to External ear infection. However dizziness can be due to Innner ear infection, common, and can be due viral infection, you may want to see your doctor again for prescription medications to your left ear, good luck

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How long does hearing loss last from tragus infection?

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Tragus piercing infection. what can i do?

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Can a tragus peircing infection make me dizzy and nauseous?

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How often should i change my tragus earring to avoid infection?

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New tragus piercing is oozing white stuff. possible infection? i herd removing piercing is bad because it can seal infection in 2 your body. true?

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Tragus piercing - would it be a good idea to use salt water if there's an infection?

A member asked:

Got a hardish lump next to tragus in parotid/preaucular area. got an ear infection and get them frequently. feel well otherwise but need reassurance

A member asked:

My right tragus and ear has been hurting for about a week. muffled hearing and neck pain on right side. what is wrong? ear infection?

A member asked:

I have a small hard lymph node next to my tragus , it's not visible to the eye but i can feel it if i press it. i have an ear infection?

A member asked:

I have been very, very dizzy for 10 days now. bloodwork and initial exam was ok. just today, my left ear started to hurt only when i push on my tragus. i get some left sided head pain and general heaviness. could i have an ear infection all along?

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