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What Causes A Painful Lump Behind The Ear?

I have a lump right under my left ear. I am curious as in to what it might be. It has been there at least a month. I don t know if i have been sleeping wrong or if it is some kind of infection, or possible something more. It does not hurt unless i touch it and it is not very large in size. To me, it feels right in the middle between hard and tender. Someone please give me an answer or a prediction if possible. Thank you
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful lump behind the ear. Well there can be many reasons for lump behind the ear. In your case it seems to me that the lump is Mastoiditis . Sometimes you develop an ear infection and don’t get treatment, you may develop a more serious infection of the ear called mastoiditis. This infection develops in the bony protrusion behind the ear, which is called the mastoid. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out conditions like lipoma and lymphadenopathy. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics orally or administer it intravenously.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Painful Lump Behind The Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful lump behind the ear. Well there can be many reasons for lump behind the ear. In your case it seems to me that the lump is Mastoiditis . Sometimes you develop an ear infection and don’t get treatment, you may develop a more serious infection of the ear called mastoiditis. This infection develops in the bony protrusion behind the ear, which is called the mastoid. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out conditions like lipoma and lymphadenopathy. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics orally or administer it intravenously. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari