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What Does Small, Hard Lump Behind Ear Indicate?

A few days ago I found a small, hard lump behind my ear. It was painless unless I pressed on it. I guess it grew smaller, or deflated or something, because the bump isn't there anymore. However the spot where it was is numb. What is this?? When will I have feeling in that spot again?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have reactive lymphnode enlargement due to some infection. So it increase in size at time of infection and gradually subside. If it recurs then you should take a course of antibiotics. if it does not respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable.

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What Does Small, Hard Lump Behind Ear Indicate?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have reactive lymphnode enlargement due to some infection. So it increase in size at time of infection and gradually subside. If it recurs then you should take a course of antibiotics. if it does not respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.