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My ears keep swelling up when its warm and are very irritating. why is this and what could i do to make them better?
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See your doctor: You need to be evaluated to rule out relapsing polychondritis. There are several conditions that can be implicated in this disease. Further work up will depend on what is your physician suspecting.
Answered 3/3/2014
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