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What Causes Lumps Behind Ear?

I have a large pea size lump behind one ear that has been there for two weeks, now another one is coming up behind my other ear. I contacted my doctor with regrd to this two weeks ago however he said to leave it for six weeks and get bck to him .? its not really painful but is tender and pulsing ?? any advice??
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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Welcome to health care magic.

1.Painful lump behind the ear and two in number - the possible cause could be hair follicular infection in first place.
2.Next possible cause could be lymph nodal enlargement - but rarely cause any pain on touch.
3.In this case first thing you need to get examined and get a course of antibiotics for treatment along with some pain killers.
4.Advise you do not disturb the lumps by scratching / pressing / or any manner - as it will only complicate and delay healing process.
5.Maintain local hygiene and clean with antiseptic liquid after bath, and do not disturb the lump.

Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
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What Causes Lumps Behind Ear?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.Painful lump behind the ear and two in number - the possible cause could be hair follicular infection in first place. 2.Next possible cause could be lymph nodal enlargement - but rarely cause any pain on touch. 3.In this case first thing you need to get examined and get a course of antibiotics for treatment along with some pain killers. 4.Advise you do not disturb the lumps by scratching / pressing / or any manner - as it will only complicate and delay healing process. 5.Maintain local hygiene and clean with antiseptic liquid after bath, and do not disturb the lump. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query, any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888