Preauricular fistula infection

When it comes to the congenital disease of preauricular fistula infection, many friends are not clear about what this disease is. In fact, the main symptom of preauricular fistula infection is that the patient will have some white secretions with a bad smell after being stimulated by local itching from the outside world, or sometimes when the ear hole is gently squeezed. This disease is congenital and has almost nothing to do with acquired factors. So what are the symptoms of preauricular fistula infection?

In fact, in addition to seeking medical treatment in time for preauricular fistula infection, you also need to adjust your daily diet and living habits. You should pay attention to a light diet, exercise more often, and improve your body's immunity. Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the disease of preauricular fistula infection.

Preauricular fistula infection

A few months before birth, a person may develop a preauricular fistula due to incomplete development of the tissue that forms the auricle during embryonic development. The fistula looks a bit like a fish, because the embryo at this time has gill-like structures on both sides of its head, called gill clefts. The preauricular fistula is a remnant of the first branchial cleft. Preauricular fistulas may occur in isolation without other ear deformities. A small number of people also have congenital malformations such as cleft palate, incomplete development of accessory auricle, auricle, and hereditary deafness. Preauricular fistulas usually open in front of the ear. In mild cases, there is only a dent in front of the ear. In severe cases, the fistula can have extensive branches, forming multiple blind tubes and even go around behind the ear, causing a postauricular infection.

Preauricular fistula symptoms

1. There is a fistula in front of the helix, and the other end is a blind tube, which varies in depth and length and may be branched.

2. When infected, the area will become red, swollen and fester; repeated infection may form scars or pus fistulas.

3. Gently squeeze the fistula, and a small amount of white secretion with a foul smell may flow out around it.

Prevention and dietary taboos

1. The diet should be light, eat less spicy food, mainly fresh eggs or lean meat, and avoid seafood.

2. Exercise more often to strengthen your physical fitness and improve your resistance. When your body's resistance is poor, inflammation is easy to invade.

3. Be careful not to squeeze the fistula that has not been infected with your hands, keep the area clean and prevent infection.

4. Don’t rub your ears when they itch, as this may easily allow bacteria to enter and cause inflammation.

5. In case of acute infection, inflammation should be controlled by local hot compress or antibiotics. If an abscess has formed, incision and drainage should be performed.

I believe everyone has a clear understanding of the symptoms of preauricular fistula. Experts tell us that we should eat less irritating and spicy foods, and our diet should be light. It is best to eat more eggs and pork. In addition, seafood is also not suitable for consumption. In addition, when your ears are itchy, never rub them with your hands, otherwise it is easy to bring bacteria into the ears and cause inflammation. Everyone should remember this.