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What Causes Tender Bumps Behind Both The Ears?
Behind both my ears I have little bumps that form a line when squeezed white pasty discharge comes from it what weird is that it almos is a line you can see along the back of my ear and you can palate it and feel the "squishy stuff" but doesn't always come out! Tender to touch? I thought it was acne nothing is solving my problem as far as making sure the area stays clean! They have been there for a while and only seem to get worse..they also "refill" with the white stuff it's like a vicious cycle! Thank you!
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
The most probable reason for lumps behind your ears is lymphadenopathy means inflammation of lymph nodes . There can be many reasons for inflammation of lymph nodes like :-
- Ear infection .
- Tooth infection or impacted tooth.
- Tonsillitis .
- Skin infection .
- Some diseases like tuberculosis ,hodgkin disease or leukemia.
As your lumps are tender to touch . I would suggest you to consult doctor or surgeon for proper evaluation and treatment .
Doctor may order blood test lymph node biopsy ,chest X-ray or do physical examination.
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for infection along with other medication depending upon the results .
For now give warm compresses and take take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
The most probable reason for lumps behind your ears is lymphadenopathy means inflammation of lymph nodes . There can be many reasons for inflammation of lymph nodes like :-
- Ear infection .
- Tooth infection or impacted tooth.
- Tonsillitis .
- Skin infection .
- Some diseases like tuberculosis ,hodgkin disease or leukemia.
As your lumps are tender to touch . I would suggest you to consult doctor or surgeon for proper evaluation and treatment .
Doctor may order blood test lymph node biopsy ,chest X-ray or do physical examination.
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for infection along with other medication depending upon the results .
For now give warm compresses and take take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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