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How To Cure A Swollen Lymph Node Behind The Ear?

I have a swollen lymph node behind my ear it s causing me a lot of pain in my neck I also have a itchy scalp and a lump at the front Of my scalp I have been feeling very tired unusual tiredness and I am so hot at night it s stopping me sleeping ? What could this be
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hi,the swollen lymph node behind your ear might be due to infection/dandruff in your scalp as you are suffering from lump at the front of your scalp and feeling itching in the scalp.

You need to have blood test(like Complete Blood Count and ESR) to know if you are suffering from infection and to check your hemoglobin level, as you are suffering unusual tiredness and hot at night.

You can take analgesic(like Ibuprofen) for the pain in neck due to lymph node enlargement.

You need to consult a Dermatologist to check your Scalp and after checking,he/she might start antibiotics.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
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How To Cure A Swollen Lymph Node Behind The Ear?

Hi,the swollen lymph node behind your ear might be due to infection/dandruff in your scalp as you are suffering from lump at the front of your scalp and feeling itching in the scalp. You need to have blood test(like Complete Blood Count and ESR) to know if you are suffering from infection and to check your hemoglobin level, as you are suffering unusual tiredness and hot at night. You can take analgesic(like Ibuprofen) for the pain in neck due to lymph node enlargement. You need to consult a Dermatologist to check your Scalp and after checking,he/she might start antibiotics. Hope this answers your question.Take care.