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Got my ears pierced aboit 2 weeks ago. now they're really tender and painful and i've discovered a swollen gland right below ear lobe. is it infection?

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Otitis externa: very likely it is.Please see a doctor right away.You need antibiotics ASAP.if the infection spreads,you will be in terrible pain.not to scare you,seek medical help.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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A member asked:

Got my ears pierced aboit 2 weeks ago. now they're really tender and painful and i've discovered a swollen gland right below ear lobe. is it infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Dr Lin agreed

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