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What Causes Knot Behind Ear Which Is Hard As Bone And Swollen Like Cyst?

I have had a big knot behind my ear for almost a year now. It is in the mastoid process/ bone area. It worries me because it is hard like a bone, but swollen like a cyst. It worries me because I have never had any ear issues, but this occasionally throbs. I have also now noticed a big cyst located in the back of my neck that is also seemingly permanent. I thought it was simply a muscular knot like those caused after exercising and can easily be massaged out, but it seems to also be a permanent thing. this one, however, is not solid, more like a marble in my neck. Any idea what may be wrong with me?
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

As per your information, its located at mastoid process, there is a possibility of a condition called as mastoiditis (infection in the mastoid bone behind the ear).For my patients i suggest putting 1 to 2 drops of a strained mixture of olive oil and garlic oil into the infected ear. Have you ever experienced fever, headache, irritability or hearing loss?
Also there could be a possibility of a cyst formation caused by blocked sebaceous glands also called sebaceous cysts.Heating pads and warm compresses can help drain the pus and give you some relief.
There could be other possibilities too, therefore i will recommend you to visit a doctor soon and get the proper examination done.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Knot Behind Ear Which Is Hard As Bone And Swollen Like Cyst?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your information, its located at mastoid process, there is a possibility of a condition called as mastoiditis (infection in the mastoid bone behind the ear).For my patients i suggest putting 1 to 2 drops of a strained mixture of olive oil and garlic oil into the infected ear. Have you ever experienced fever, headache, irritability or hearing loss? Also there could be a possibility of a cyst formation caused by blocked sebaceous glands also called sebaceous cysts.Heating pads and warm compresses can help drain the pus and give you some relief. There could be other possibilities too, therefore i will recommend you to visit a doctor soon and get the proper examination done. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us and voting. I will be happy to answer your questions.