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ear lobe problem

ear lobe problem

For the past few days, I have experienced swelling around the outer part of my right ear, fluid secreeting from behind my ear and my ear lobe constantly. I place gauze with a bandage and within a few hours, I have to change it because it is soaked. I am not having any pain but some itching around the outer part of my ear canal. The fluid is very sticky and dries crusty. I almost forgot, my ear lobe is swollen and sticks out. Should I see a doctor for this or is there something I can do with OTC medicines?
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You probably need an antibiotic, and I doubt seriously any OTC ointment is going to take care of this.  It sounds like you may have a Otitis externia going on...  

My advice, go see an ENT.
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