Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind Ear

Posted on Mon, 9 May 2016

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Mon, 9 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi , There is a swelling just below my left ear, seems like a lympnote (swelling). Its paining when i press the area. Kindly advice.

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lymph node / dermal cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The swelling could be lymph node or dermal cyst.
Please take a clear picture and upload it here. I can assist better.
Do you have temperature running?
Do you have ear discharge, sore throat, dandruff or any scalp infections or tooth ache/caries?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (4 minutes later)

Hi. I will try to take a picture and send you.

I have following things - Dandruff & tooth caries. There might be scalp infection as well but not sure of it.

No ear discharge or sore throat.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dandruff and tooth caries

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Dandruff or any scalp infection, caries tooth when infected cause acute pain. This can affect the post auricular lymph nodes to swell (behind ear). The root cause when treated will slowly reduce the swelling of the lymph node in a month's time.
However we are still not sure if it is cyst or lymph node, please send the picture.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D