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My tragus is swollen and in pain. also cartilage around it. very very bad and constant pain. not tmj. no pain in ear canal- just external ear. help!!!

Q: my tragus is swollen and in pain. also cartilage around it. very very bad and constant pain. not tmj. no pain in ear canal- just external ear. help!!!

No self-Rx: Pain &amp; Swelling are red flags raised by your body that there is a problem (perhaps infection) requiring professional care. Please call your GP or an ENT before problem worsens and spreads.

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No self-Rx: Pain & Swelling are red flags raised by your body that there is a problem (perhaps infection) requiring professional care. Please call your GP or an ENT before problem worsens and spreads.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 5/10/2016

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A member asked:

My tragus is swollen and in pain. also cartilage around it. very very bad and constant pain. not tmj. no pain in ear canal- just external ear. help!!!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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