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A 32-year-old female asked:
My ear lobe is red swollen and my jaw is starting to hurt at the hinge.. my ear hasnt been pierced since i was like 10 or younger, why is this happening now?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Conneranswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Probably need med: The symptoms you describes are worrisome for an infection developing. You should see a physician or do a virtual consult to ascertain the problem. Happy healing.
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Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 45 years experience
See a doctor: Either you reinjured your ear lobe by forcing earring, or you used earring made from material that you might be allergic to ,so see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.
Meanwhile take the earring out apply topical antibiotic and take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth.
Again see a doctor.
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Last updated Jun 8, 2018
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