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What Causes Tender Swelling Behind Right Earlobe?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Apr 2016
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Question : I Have A Horseshoe Shaped Mark Behind My Right Earlobe. Some Swelling And Tender.
And Very Sensitive.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having acute mastoiditis .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having
acute mastoiditis ( Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid bone ) .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
consult ENT specialist or emergency department as soon as possible for examination .
You may need hospital admission & IV antibiotics .

Till then use , tab Paracetamol for pain with swelling &
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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What Causes Tender Swelling Behind Right Earlobe?

Brief Answer: You are most probably having acute mastoiditis . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having acute mastoiditis ( Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid bone ) . If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice consult ENT specialist or emergency department as soon as possible for examination . You may need hospital admission & IV antibiotics . Till then use , tab Paracetamol for pain with swelling & Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.