What should I do if I have a bump on my ear that hurts when I press on it?

The cause of the pain when pressed is considered to be related to the factor of external auditory canal boil, which can be relieved by localized treatment, systemic treatment, surgical intervention and so on.
1. Local treatment: In the early stages of external auditory canal boils, ichthyol cream can be applied, as well as localized hot compresses and microwave therapy, in order to promote the maturation of external auditory canal boils.
2. Systemic treatment: For immature external auditory canal boils, opening should be strictly prohibited to prevent inflammation from spreading, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as cephalosporin or amoxicillin should be taken orally in cooperation with the doctor to prevent infection.
3. Surgical intervention: If the external auditory canal boil is large in size or has developed significant fluctuations, it can be incised and drained under local anesthesia, with the pus cavity placed on drainage strips, and then the pus cavity can be repeatedly rinsed with hydrogen peroxide or sterile saline to ensure that the pus is cleaned up, and antibiotic medication should be applied after the operation.
It is recommended that patients go to the otorhinolaryngology department of the hospital, according to the actual situation of the patient, follow the doctor’s instructions to take appropriate treatment and therapy.