Red Ears

[cshollingsworth]

Does anyone on here have any idea why my ears would just spontaneously turn bright red? They will actually look beet red at times and feel hot to the touch. I don't have high blood pressure, so I'm sure that is not the cause of it. They do it most often when I'm in a high-anxiety situation. I've had it off and on for awhile, but my husband noticed it and was a little concerned. I've not asked my doctor yet, but may on my next routine visit.

[StPeteMark]

...They do it most often when I'm in a high-anxiety situation. I've had it off and on for awhile, but my husband noticed it and was a little concerned. I've not asked my doctor yet, but may on my next routine visit.Yes, I've had it off and on for years....usually when I'm stressed. Or, have eaten spicy foods, been on the telephone too long, or just seen a naked stranger. :eek: :blush:
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[Barb-SAN]

Do you blush easily too (facial)? I used to always get teased about my face turning red when I was in high school...which of course made it get even redder. Here's a link for you... on blushing (http://members.aol.com/nonverbal3/blush.htm );)

[cshollingsworth]

I do turn red easily. If embarrassed or whatever, my face just glows like a neon sign. I read online that it can happen to your ears as well. Weird!

On my last bp check at the doctor, it was 115/72. It is usually right around that, very low. I have a little gauge I take it with at home, and can also check it manually (used to work in home health). It's always low. When I get up in the morning, I have actually gotten readings such as 90/60! I thought I was dying. My doctor told me that's great bp readings, so I'm hoping that I can keep this up. Don't want to see it rising as that indicates a trouble spot.

St. Pete Mark, glad to know I'm not the only one that has this issue! My ears get that way when I get excited sometimes too...as in seeing the naked stranger thing you mentioned! :lol: