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What Causes Swelling Behind The Ear With Fever In Children?
Hi, My baby is 4months and 8 days old.She had fever last week for which her doctor prescribed calpol drops and an antibiotic.The fever reduced and she was fine. 3 days back she had cold for which we gave her coltrec. yesterday we noticed slight swelling behind her right ear.We visited her doc again he told us that it may be a infection and prescribed calpol and an antibiotic. She has her milk properly she is cheerful as usual.But I am worried about the swelling please advice
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Hello,
It may be due to posterior auricular lymphnode enlargement or due to mastoiditis (rarely).
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Continue above medication. Get it done ear endoscopy or x ray of mastoid. Don't worry it may subside with above antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
It may be due to posterior auricular lymphnode enlargement or due to mastoiditis (rarely).
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Continue above medication. Get it done ear endoscopy or x ray of mastoid. Don't worry it may subside with above antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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