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Home :: Ear Injury
Ear Injury
Ear injuries may include:
- Contusion (bruising).
- Laceration from a sharp instrument.
- Injury to the eardrum or internal ear.
- Cuts or scrapes may injure the outer ear or ear canal.
- Burns or frostbite can cause ear injuries (thermal injuries).
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Skin of the ear.
- Cartilage of the ear.
- Perichondrium (thin membrane layer between the cartilage and skin).
- Nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue.
- Parts of the internal ear-eardrum, middle ear, inner ear.
Causes
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Direct blow to the ear.
- Accidental insertion of a sharp object into the ear.
- Sudden, excessive changes in pressure.
Signs & Symptoms
- Contusion or laceration: Pain, swelling, bleeding and bruising of skin around the ear.
- Internal injury: Loss of hearing, ringing in the ear, loss of equilibrium or bleeding from a ruptured eardrum.
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
For contusions:
- The doctor will aspirate blood between the skin and ear cartilage if needed.If swelling persists, multiple small incisions may prevent a cauliflower ear from developing.
- Use ice packs or warm compresses to relive discomfort.
- Sleep with the head elevated with 2 pillows until symptoms subside.
- Change bulky bandages often to keep them soft and protective.
For lacerations:
- Your doctor must carefully repair the cut to prevent deformity.
- Keep the wound dry and covered for 48 hours.
- After 48 hours, replace the bandage when it gets wet.
- When you change the bandage, apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or non-prescription antibiotic ointment to the bandage.
- Ignore small amounts of bleeding. Control heavier bleeding by firmly pressing a facial tissue or clean cloth to the bleeding spot for 10 minutes.
Home Diet
During recovery, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs.
Prevention
- Wear protective headgear for contact sport. Some ear injuries cannot be prevented.
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