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What Causes Painful Bump On Ear?

Hi I'm 80 years old.I have a little bump on my left ear,on the outer side of the lob where the ear meets the scalp.It is colorless ,unobservable .It is there for the last 6 monts,and is painful only during night when I sleep on that side agaist tha pillow.What could be? Thanks
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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1.It could be hair follicle infection which is causing the above symptoms with lump.
2.Needs to examine and if required an ultrasound examination to evaluate the nature of the lump, its extensions and source.
3.If infective with collection, no vessel connoted - a small incision and drainage will be treatment of choice with a course of antibiotics ( if other medical conditions support to do so)
4.If mass lesion - An FNAC- fine needle aspiration cytology - to know the nature of the elision.
5.So get an appointment and get the needful hints done, mean while do not disturb the lump, maintain local hygiene. Good luck.

Hope i have answered your query.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Painful Bump On Ear?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.It could be hair follicle infection which is causing the above symptoms with lump. 2.Needs to examine and if required an ultrasound examination to evaluate the nature of the lump, its extensions and source. 3.If infective with collection, no vessel connoted - a small incision and drainage will be treatment of choice with a course of antibiotics ( if other medical conditions support to do so) 4.If mass lesion - An FNAC- fine needle aspiration cytology - to know the nature of the elision. 5.So get an appointment and get the needful hints done, mean while do not disturb the lump, maintain local hygiene. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query. Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.