it's been a few days and i figured i'd ask here because i don't want to get my doctor involved, he annoys me enough as is

possible trigger (or tmi)

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my ear-lobe is really torn up and bloody. i thought it was minor at first and i just wrapped it up and put my hair over and no one has really noticed much, but it's gotten really swollen lately and there's been puss and really really painful. i'm kinda scared to put anything on it because it hurts like hell but should i put lotion on it or anything? i keep a bandage wrap thing over it during the day and night and wash it in between.

i also hurt where my ribs are, i checked for bruises or cuts but nothing. sometimes it feels alright but increasingly it will suddenly start to really hurt, especially when i cough. there's a little blood when i cough but nothing big/severe and the coughing also really hurts my upper chest. thankfully that's not noticeable.

i told my self i'd wait a few days before asking anyone, but it's been a few days so i thought i'd ask.

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