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I got my ear tugged really hard during wrestling. will it be ok?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends: Did the injury involve a tear of the ear lobe or a bruise/contusion? If so, this needs to bee seen as a contusion/hematoma will likely need to be drained so that the cartilage in the ear is not destroyed and a laceration needs obvious repair. If you just has some tenderness and no hematoma or laceration, watch and if worsens, seek medical care.

Dr Okamoto agreed

Answered 9/15/2014

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