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What Does A Knot Behind The Ear Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 7 May 2014

Question: I Have a kernel (small Knot) behind my ear with a swelling under it, is this anything to be concerned about?

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Does it hurt?Feel?Size? Detailed Answer: Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM. I would be better able to help if you provide me with the details of the swelling in context of the following questions. Does the knot hurt? What is the size of the knot -do you notice any change in the size? Is it warm to touch? Do you have fever? Do you have ear pain or any other ear symptoms? How does it feel hard/soft? Awaiting for your response. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (31 minutes later)

The knot is about the size of the tip of my small finger in diameter, and my ear has a pain but it is not very bad.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Possibly lymph nodal swelling Detailed Answer: Hi dear.Thanks for writing back. I were to do a local & ENT examination to rule out the possibility of underlying infection.If it is a lymph nodal swelling(reactive lymphadenitis) conservative management by analgesics (Ibuprofen 400mg twice daily after food for 5 days) available over the counter serve adequate relief. Hope this answers your query.Get well soon.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj