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Painful Bump Behind Ear. What Does This Sound Like?
Today I developed a sharp pain and bump on the bony left side portion of the occipital bone midway between the back of the ear and the direct center back of my skull . When I rub or press this bump a searing pain can be felt. It is not pulled muscle pain, it feels like an infection maybe. Pain is getting worse since I discovered it mid-day today, what does this sound like? It is extremely localized.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
According to your description , pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of swelling and rule out any infective cause.
Wishing you good health..
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Thanks for posting your query.
According to your description , pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of swelling and rule out any infective cause.
Wishing you good health..
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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