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What Causes Pain And Swelling Above My Right Ear?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: .I have pain and swelling above my right ear. It is close to my forehead and goes almost to the back of my head. What could be causing it?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to lymph node

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

There could be many causes of swelling situated behind the ear. Following two are the common causes

1. Lymph node enlargement : Enlargement of post auricular lymph node (node situated behind the ear ) could produce pain and swelling. The swelling arising through node is firm and XXXXXXX

2. Mastoiditis : Infection in mastoid air cells can produce swelling. The swelling is usually bony hard and not XXXXXXX

Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical on clinical examination.

I would suggest you the following

1. Hot water fomentation

2. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful

3. Antibiotics for 5 days will help


Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.


Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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What Causes Pain And Swelling Above My Right Ear?

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to lymph node Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the day Dear Ms There could be many causes of swelling situated behind the ear. Following two are the common causes 1. Lymph node enlargement : Enlargement of post auricular lymph node (node situated behind the ear ) could produce pain and swelling. The swelling arising through node is firm and XXXXXXX 2. Mastoiditis : Infection in mastoid air cells can produce swelling. The swelling is usually bony hard and not XXXXXXX Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical on clinical examination. I would suggest you the following 1. Hot water fomentation 2. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful 3. Antibiotics for 5 days will help Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Surgeon