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Suggest Treatment For A Lump Behind The Ear

Have had a lump behind my ear for a few weeks now. Seen a doctor and they said it was probably a swollen lymph node. I was messing with it a little tonight and I must of popped it... Oozed a little and bled a little. Now there s one behind my other ear as well.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query. The symptoms you metion in query are pointing towards a condition known as lymphadenopathy . This occur due to swelling in lymph nodes behind the ears . The reason for swollent lymph nodes are infection (bacterial ,viral or fungal ) , injury , autoimmune disease or due to cancer .

I would suggest you to consult doctor or surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test ,CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out condition like cancer. Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course if find then infected with bacteria .

If there is any weight loss or condition persist even after above treatment then doctor will go fo treatment of underlying condition.

Apply warm compresses several times a day and do not pick them.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For A Lump Behind The Ear

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The symptoms you metion in query are pointing towards a condition known as lymphadenopathy . This occur due to swelling in lymph nodes behind the ears . The reason for swollent lymph nodes are infection (bacterial ,viral or fungal ) , injury , autoimmune disease or due to cancer . I would suggest you to consult doctor or surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test ,CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out condition like cancer. Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course if find then infected with bacteria . If there is any weight loss or condition persist even after above treatment then doctor will go fo treatment of underlying condition. Apply warm compresses several times a day and do not pick them. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari