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What Causes A Painful Ear Lump With Headaches And Airway Tightening?

I was recently in a situation of domestic abuse. I was punched on the left side of my face and afterwards put in a choke/sleeper hold. I went to the er and no damage to the neck, it was sprained and I have bruises and swelling on my neck. I noticed a hard painful bump behind my left ear after my hospital visit last night. Is this to be concerned about? I have small headaches and feels like my airway is tightened. I m not sure if I am just feeling anxiety. If I need to go back to the er I can.
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Hi,thanks for the query.In my opinion last night hard bump with the chest discomfort felt by you needs urgent attention by ER.Plz report and recheck for any new developments in the neck -which is obstructing the airway.Lump behind lt ear-is traumatic-bony contusion with or without hematoma.I would advise you to take needed NSAID treats from your doctor.In the meand while cold packs would rellieve the pain -a little bit.Thnks.Wellcome again to HCM services.
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What Causes A Painful Ear Lump With Headaches And Airway Tightening?

Hi,thanks for the query.In my opinion last night hard bump with the chest discomfort felt by you needs urgent attention by ER.Plz report and recheck for any new developments in the neck -which is obstructing the airway.Lump behind lt ear-is traumatic-bony contusion with or without hematoma.I would advise you to take needed NSAID treats from your doctor.In the meand while cold packs would rellieve the pain -a little bit.Thnks.Wellcome again to HCM services.