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Cauliflower ear is usually used to describe something which happens to wrestlers and boxers, when the cartilage in the ear is damaged by contact sports. When that is the case the symptoms will never entirely go away.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is a non-medical term used to describe an external ear that has been damaged, leaving the cartilage looking lumpy. The lumps are what people have described as looking like cauliflower. This is usually due to multiple injuries to the ear, such as boxing athletes can get from repeated blows to the ears. It is seen less often now that helmets are worn in training to avoid ear damage and head injuries.
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What could cause an ear to swell?
cauliflower ear
What is the medical term meaning cauliflower ear?
Cauliflower ear is a deformity of the external ear caused by infection or trauma; boxers, wrestlers and rugby players are prone to this.This normally occurs when small blood vessels that supply the outer portions of the ear become damaged or blocked by blood clots, this results in permanent deformation of the outer portions of the ear, so that the ear may resemble a "cauliflower".If the damage and condition already exists if may be able to be treated through cosmetic surgery.Cauliflower ear, named for the vegetable, is a deformity of the ear caused by injury. It is most common in boxers due to repeated blows to the ear. See the link below for more information on how this condition develops.
In what sport would you get cauliflower ear?
You can get cauliflower ear in any sport that has contact without an ear covering. But it mostly occurs in martial arts. Such as wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitzu etc...
How do you get rid of cauliflower ear?
See a doctor and get it drained.
What is the chance of getting cauliflower ear twice?
57.3337499283736438% chance
How do you get cauliflower ears?
No, not unless your ear is struck repeatedly with the phone. Cauliflower ear is a deformity of the external ear caused by infection or trauma; boxers, wrestlers and rugby players are prone to this. This normally occurs when small blood vessels that supply the outer portions of the ear become damaged or blocked by blood clots, this results in permanent deformation of the outer portions of the ear, so that the ear may resemble a "cauliflower". If the damage and condition already exists if may be able to be treated through cosmetic surgery.
Where can one find something about a cauliflower ear?
There are lots of places online to find information about cauliflower ear. These include kidshealth, NHS Choices, Wikipedia, MedicineNet and the Nationwide Children's Hospital website.
What is coley flower ear?
If you mean cauliflower ear, then it is a condition often suffered by rugby players and boxers, where the tissue in the ear swells up and remains misshapen indefinitely. The non-uniform nature of the swelling can make the ear appear to look like the flower of a cauliflower, hence the name.
What causes clicking in one ear?
What causes. Clicking. In my left ear only
Do sleep suites with feet harm you?
yes, it may sound stupid but you may get cauliflower ear
If your ear hurts really bad does it mean you are getting cauliflower ear?
No, I play Rugby and im Tighthead prop, So you would expect me to have cauliflower ears :]...But i do not (yet) I have had many incident where my ear has been hurting, and it puts thought to mind where i might be developing cauliflower ears...But i have not yet developed them..It more than likely is just earache, Or you've caught your ear on something during the sport you take part in...If its rugby you play you may want to get a scrum cap, or headband...Or proper headgear for some kind of martial art... I would only worry about cauliflower ears if the pain consists and your ear(s) begin to swell.. Hope this helps.
What causes a white cauliflower substance to come from your throat?
Not chewing the cauliflower thoroughly? A doctor could probably tell you, have you been to one about it?
