What does it mean when your earlobe is purple?
Otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection in the ear canal. It may spread towards the earlobe and cause swelling. Additional symptoms include: inflammation.
Cauliflower ear, also known as perichondrial hematoma, is a swelling of the ear caused by a blood clot. This blood clot causes tissue damage that leads to a lumpy appearance that is said to resemble a cauliflower.
Prof Berry says the tiny blood vessels in the heart muscle tissue itself can also get blocked, and this makes them leaky. He says nearly half of heart attack patients probably have some bleeding or bruising of the heart – although not all of them will develop heart failure.
What causes ear lobes to swell?
Cyanosis occurs when there’s too little oxygen in the blood. Oxygen-rich blood is deep red and causes your skin’s normal color. Under-oxygenated blood is bluer and causes your skin to look bluish purple. Cyanosis can develop quickly due to an acute health problem or external factor.
