Glossary for Ear swelling

Medical terms related to Ear swelling or mentioned in this section include:

• Allergic reaction: A hypersensitivity reaction produced by the body, which results in an exaggerated or inappropriate immune reaction to a particular substance.
• Cauliflower ear: Ear deformity from ear trauma; common in boxers
• Cellulitis: inflammation of the subcutaneous fat
• Ear discharge: Discharge of fluid from the ear
• Ear infection: Any infection of the ear (called otitis)
• Ear infection (infant): An infection that affects the ear
• Ear itching: Itching or itchy ear symptoms
• Ear symptoms: Symptoms affecting the ear or hearing
• Earache: Pain in the ear called "otalgia"
• Earlobe conditions: Conditions that affect the earlobe
• Face symptoms: Symptoms affecting the face
• Fever: Raised body temperature usually with other symptoms.
• Gout: Painful joints, most commonly the big toe.
• Head symptoms: Symptoms affecting the head or brain
• Infection: Infections as a symptom.
• Jewellery allergy: Jewellery allergy usually refers to an allergic response to nickel which is found in most jewellery. Even high carat gold has some nickel content which may pose problems for some people. Symptoms usually only involve the skin that is in contact with the jewellery. Nickel may also be found in watch straps, belt buckles and jeans studs.
• Otitis externa: Infection of the outer ear canal
• Perichondritis: Inflammation of cartilage and surrounding soft tissue.
• Polychondritis: A serious, progressive, episodic condition characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage in the body. The duration and severity of the episodes can vary.
• Skin Cancer: The occurrence of a malignancy that is located on the skin
• Skin cancer: The occurrence of a malignancy that is located on the skin
• Swelling symptoms: Symptoms causing swelling or enlargement.
• Venous Insufficiency: A condition which is characterized by inadequacy of the venous valves which impairs venous drainage
• Venous insufficiency: A condition which is characterized by inadequacy of the venous valves which impairs venous drainage
• Warts: Wart growths on the skin or genital area.

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