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My ear turns bright red and,burns only on 1 side do i and the bottom half stays normal.. do i have relapsing polychondritis?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Need more info: Relapsing polychondritis is usually involves more than one cartilage site with pain and inflammation. You need to be seen by physician and be tested.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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A member asked:

My ear turns bright red and,burns only on 1 side do i and the bottom half stays normal.. do i have relapsing polychondritis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Dr Beck agreed

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