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What Causes Bumps Behind Left Ear?
I have a bunch of little bumps behind my left ear that almost look like pimples when they are busted white strangely puss comes out of it and it smells really bad I clean them daily and wash profusely behind my ear but they continue to flare back up. my main concern is the smell it is really rancid and smells almost like a very strong rotten Parmesan cheese
Tue, 2 Jan 2024
Hi,
It seems that you might have an infection of mastoid bone behind the ear. It seems osteomyelitis of mastoid bone. Though, it is a rare infection, but if present needs a proper treatment, usually by surgical procedure known as mastoidectomy. Usually, it is a result of long standing untreated ear infection. Hence, in your case, it is to be advised to see an ENT doctor for proper diagnosis & treatment accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
It seems that you might have an infection of mastoid bone behind the ear. It seems osteomyelitis of mastoid bone. Though, it is a rare infection, but if present needs a proper treatment, usually by surgical procedure known as mastoidectomy. Usually, it is a result of long standing untreated ear infection. Hence, in your case, it is to be advised to see an ENT doctor for proper diagnosis & treatment accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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