Cauliflower ear is a term that refers to a deformed ear caused by a close-contact injury. And that may occur during a boxing or Brazilian jiu-jitsu fight. In this BJJ article, we will give you all that you need to know about the Cauliflower Ear drain , the necessary prevention, treatment, causes, etc. 

1. What’s a cauliflower ear?

The cauliflower ear is a situation where the ear cartilage has undergone a deformity (bruised ear), the normal people think that an ear’s injury. Indeed, when the cartilage of the ear is injured by inflammation, the gore supply from the skin is disrupted, often forming an out-sized pocket of gore, called a hematoma. Otherwise, the ear appears pale, giving it a cauliflower-like appearance. 

2. What causes the cauliflower?

While practicing some kinds of martial arts (Brazilian jiu jitsu, Judo, UFC, MMA, etc.) may induce Cauliflower Ears. And that is due to the close contact during training and sparring. Besides, more likely the connection of the skin to the cartilage is disrupted causing cauliflower ears. Otherwise, the cartilage of the ear has no other supply except that supplied by the overlying skin. As a result, the cartilage dies and therefore the risk of infection is increased because the skin is pulled and/or separated from the cartilage. Thus, the cartilage is bereft of important nutrients. 

Although, the cauliflower ear has become a normal thing among some jiu-jitsu fighters and martial artists. Therefore, these days many martial arts fighters (especially in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and UFC) have developed the cauliflower ears like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Felipe Pena BJJ, and Plenty of others.

3. What are the BJJ cauliflower ear symptoms?

Plenty of Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters have experienced a cauliflower ear during a BJJ match or while rolling with teammates. In that case, you will discover a change to the form of your ear, and the gore begins to pool around the injured area. It’s the cauliflower ear BJJ. Otherwise, if the injured ear has been lifted untreated, it can lead to these cauliflower ears symptoms:

• Ringing in your ear.
• Hearing loss.
• Blurred vision.
• Ear Pain after or while sparing.
• Swollen ear cartilage. 
• Deformity of the curvature of the ear.
• Headaches.

Catching the beginning signs of the cauliflower ears BJJ will protect you from other complications down the road. And, also it helps to prevent the ear’s deformity. Otherwise, as a BJJ fighter or wrestler, you need to surveil these cauliflower ears common symptoms to stay safe of any other inflammations.

Sometimes this ear trauma may cause severe damage. Thus, medical attention should be sought immediately. So, as a martial arts fighter, you need to be knowledgeable about the complications of the cauliflower ears to stay safe training Brazilian jiu-jitsu or other martial art.

4. What’s the treatment for cauliflower ears?

The purposes of the cauliflower ear treatment are to stop permanent damage to the cartilage by cleaning and draining the hematoma (cauliflower ear drain). Otherwise, the treatment points on treating any infection, and reducing inflammation so as to re-establish the connection of the skin to the underlying cartilage. 

source : ENT Compilations

5. How do you prevent it?

The cauliflower ears protection is particularly important for all martial artists, who participate in high-risk sports combat, like combat jiu-jitsu, wrestling, etc. Thus, as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, you can prevent the formation of the cauliflower ears by wearing a BJJ headgear during the jiu jitsu matches and sparring. Otherwise, make sure your kids always wear this protective gear when participating jiu-jitsu. Indeed, make sure that your kid’s BJJ coach understands the first signs of the BJJ cauliflower ears, and the importance of seeking immediate medical attention.

Conclusion

 Most Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters have become familiar to the cauliflower ear BJJ. And, they use the best prevention necessary during the jiu jitsu matches and sparring. And they use a BJJ headgear if the cauliflower ears cause them some serious issues. We hope for all the Brazilian jiu-jitsu family good and safe training all the time.

source : Jiu Jitsu Hustle

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