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BEHIND MY LEFT EAR I HAVE A KNOT AND IT HURTS AND IT KIND OF MAKES MY EAR ACHEY AND DOWN TOWARD THE SIDE OF MY THROAT I MEAN THE ACHEY FEELING GOES DOWNT HE SIDE OF MY THROAT I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A STRESS KNOT BECAUSE WHEN MY SON MASSAGES THE BACK OF MY NECK IT FEELS RELAXED
Hi dear, This is not related to stress. This probably indicates lymph node enlargement.Usually results from conditions like dandruff, furuncleof external ear( pain around ear is more suggestive of the). Kindly get it examined with your doctor so that we can have the correct diagnosis and treat accordingly.
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Does Stress Cause A Knot Behind The Ear?
Hi dear, This is not related to stress. This probably indicates lymph node enlargement.Usually results from conditions like dandruff, furuncleof external ear( pain around ear is more suggestive of the). Kindly get it examined with your doctor so that we can have the correct diagnosis and treat accordingly. Hope this answer will be helpful. Thank you.