- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- 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.
- Exposure to loud noise
Symptoms include ringing in the ears (tinnitus), pressure or fullness in the ears.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Ear canal infection
Symptoms of an ear canal infection include ear pain and itching, decreased hearing, drainage and more.
- Meniere's disease
Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.
- Auricular hematoma
An auricular hematoma is a painful swelling on the outer ear.
- Cauliflower ear
Cauliflower ear is a post injury deformity of the ear causing it to be pale in color, withered and misshapen.
- Epidermal (sebaceous) cyst
Epidermal (sebaceous) cysts are painless, moveable lumps that form beneath the skin's surface.
- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.
- Insect bites
Redness, swelling, pain, itching, bumps are common symptoms of insect bites.
- Insect sting
An insect sting may be followed by redness, swelling, and itching.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
