- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Aspirin poisoning
Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.
- Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing, or roaring sound in the ears.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Exposure to loud noise
Symptoms include ringing in the ears (tinnitus), pressure or fullness in the ears.
- Auricular hematoma
An auricular hematoma is a painful swelling on the outer ear.
- Meniere's disease
Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.
- Ruptured eardrum
A ruptured eardrum, a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane, causes temporary hearing loss or discharge.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.
- Cauliflower ear
Cauliflower ear is a post injury deformity of the ear causing it to be pale in color, withered and misshapen.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.