Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Swollen Gland On Temple

I have a swollen gland in front of my right ear, almost on my temple, tried popping it but it is definetly not poppable, stuffy nose, mild fever. Sore throat and aches and pains as well as exhaustion for the past 48 hours. This thing by my ears got me worried though, it throbs and feels firm but im pretty sure there either puss or fluid or something in it?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Tue, 17 Mar 2015 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 18 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hi! Thanks for writing to us and sharing your problem of the temporal swelling that is firm and throbbing and is associated with stuffy nose, fever, lethargy and body aches....!

I must admit that if I were your treating physician, I would like to examine the lump carefully as I consider followings in such cases:

1. enlarged lymph node due to acute infection, viral infection like flue or mononucleosis, throat/ear infection or tuberculosis

2. infected sebaceous cyst or dermoid cyst

Therefore, you need some basic blood tests and a simple needle biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis and thereafter you may discuss it with your family physician regarding treatment options that would be most likely medical rather than surgical.


regards,
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Influenza


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swollen Gland On Temple

Hi! Thanks for writing to us and sharing your problem of the temporal swelling that is firm and throbbing and is associated with stuffy nose, fever, lethargy and body aches....! I must admit that if I were your treating physician, I would like to examine the lump carefully as I consider followings in such cases: 1. enlarged lymph node due to acute infection, viral infection like flue or mononucleosis, throat/ear infection or tuberculosis 2. infected sebaceous cyst or dermoid cyst Therefore, you need some basic blood tests and a simple needle biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis and thereafter you may discuss it with your family physician regarding treatment options that would be most likely medical rather than surgical. regards,