Question 1

what is the definition or description of: rotated ears?

Accepted Answer

Rotated ears: Low-set ears are often posteriorly rotated. This dysmorphic feature can be associated with a number of medical conditions.

Question 2

would someone with digeorge syndrome have rotated ears?

Accepted Answer

Has low sst ears: These babies have certain facial features  like low set ears, wide set eyes or a narrow grove in the upper lip and may have cleft palate.

Question 3

ear lobe pierced 7 months ago, wore earrings, rotated, cleaned everyday. took earrings out for 1st time ever for 2 days, piercing nearly closed up entirely. put earring back in, had to force it in, bled a bit but stopped completely. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: Let the ear heal for a week or two and the let your doc/ surgeon decide if the piercing needs revision. Good luck

Question 4

4 month old piercing, rotated earring, kept it clean, never changed earring out. never been infected. went on camping trip, didnt shower for a single day while outdoors, 4 month old ear piercing is now infected. do i remove piercing or clean intact?

Accepted Answer

: Removing the piercing always recommended after skin structures around it getting infected in order to allow for healing.

Question 5

my ears have been ringing a lot lately. like everyday. couple times s day. sometimes more than 30min. wat can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This can be due to any process affecting the 8th nerve which allows you to hear. This includes the ear drum, middle ear, semicircular canals. Even external illnesses producing changes to that nerve thru pressure, inflammation, etc. Can do this. See an ENT doctor asap.

Question 6

i havent had my little boys ears checked and im feeling like i need too.
hes 22 months and his speech is developing very slowly. at times he also grabs his ears?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable idea: Hearing assessment can be done both by a physician generally or by an audiologist with specialized equipment. The best approach starts with the physician who can assess the ears for retained fluid or infection. Slow acquisition of speech is also a marker for other forms of developmental delay &amp; all areas deserve a close evaluation.

Question 7

at what age would it be appropriate to pin your childs ears back?

Accepted Answer

Consult surgeon: The average kid reached 90% of their adult skull size by age 10 which would likely be a good point for such a procedure. However, many cosmetic or ENT surgeons might consider other factors in planning such an elective procedure. The kids doc can likely arrange for a consultation with a local or regional specialist to explain your options.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

i have a ear problem its itch and dry and painful ?

Accepted Answer

...Infection as well: 27 y/o Female says, I have an ear problem it's itch and dry and painful? may be simple dry skin &amp; ear wax. The pain aspect suggests that one might be getting ear infection as well. One's PCP can take a good look, assess and treat. Best to see the PCP.

Question 10

my ear is currently blocked, sometimes painful but the pain is not bad and it just comes and goes but usually its just the blocking please assist?

Accepted Answer

Cerumen: Common cause for blocked ear is ear wax.  Consider otc cerumenolytic.

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What is the definition or description of: rotated ears?

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Ear lobe pierced 7 months ago, wore earrings, rotated, cleaned everyday. took earrings out for 1st time ever for 2 days, piercing nearly closed up entirely. put earring back in, had to force it in, bled a bit but stopped completely. what do i do?

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4 month old piercing, rotated earring, kept it clean, never changed earring out. never been infected. went on camping trip, didnt shower for a single day while outdoors, 4 month old ear piercing is now infected. do i remove piercing or clean intact?

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My ears have been ringing a lot lately. like everyday. couple times s day. sometimes more than 30min. wat can cause this?

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I havent had my little boys ears checked and im feeling like i need too. hes 22 months and his speech is developing very slowly. at times he also grabs his ears?

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At what age would it be appropriate to pin your childs ears back?

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

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I have a ear problem its itch and dry and painful ?

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My ear is currently blocked, sometimes painful but the pain is not bad and it just comes and goes but usually its just the blocking please assist?

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