Painful pressure on the cartilage outside the ear may be related to acute external auricular chondritis, preauricular fistula co-infection, boils and other causes.
1. Acute auricular perichondritis: the auricular perichondrium is infected by bacteria and other pathogens, which can cause an acute inflammatory reaction locally, resulting in the symptom of painful pressure on the auricle.
2. Pre-auricular fistula combined with infection: the external opening of the pre-auricular fistula is often located in front of the foot of the auricle above, once infected, the auricle redness, swelling, pain on pressure and other symptoms.
3. Boils: the skin of the auricle is infected by bacteria such as staphylococcus, which can cause localized redness, swelling, heat and pain, and there may also be painful pressure on the cartilage outside the ear.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of the painful pressure on the cartilage outside of the ear, and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.