Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some unknown reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. How is congenital preauricular fistula diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
1、There is a fistula at the front of the auricular crus, which is often asymptomatic.2、Squeezing the surrounding fistula may cause a small amount of white discharge to flow out.
3、During infection, the local area may become red, swollen, hot, and painful, or form an abscess. Repeated infections may lead to the formation of a purulent fistula or skin scars.
Congenital preauricular fistula can pose significant harm to patients. It is recommended that patients seek timely treatment at a specialized medical facility under the guidance of a doctor. Daily activities can be performed appropriately, but attention should be paid to preventing "internal heat" (excess heat in the body). We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!