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What Could Be The Lymph Node Behind Ear?

hi, last night, i felt a bony thing (Google refers to it as occipital lymph node) behind my right ear just below my hairline. it is about a pea size. it is bony and it is painful when touched. prior to this, i massage my back with pressure since i am feeling back aches. i also carried a heavy swivel chair from the ground floor to my room located in our second floor. i have dandruff, sneezing, my sinuses are aching and even my right ear is aching. i work online with repetitive keyboard and mouse strokes. what could this be?
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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HI ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

The lymph node status points to an infective condition of the area drained by the lympnode. Common culprit is the dandruff of scalp hair, lice infestation in scalp hair, or any infection of the skin nearby area. This has nothing to do with your back massage.

If I were your doctor, i would treat the lice infestation or the dandruff if present, and also prescribe a short course of antibiotic to control the infection along with an anti inflammatory drug. This should relieve you of your symptoms. If it does not resolve, then I would refer you to a general surgeon for assessment and further management.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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What Could Be The Lymph Node Behind Ear?

HI ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The lymph node status points to an infective condition of the area drained by the lympnode. Common culprit is the dandruff of scalp hair, lice infestation in scalp hair, or any infection of the skin nearby area. This has nothing to do with your back massage. If I were your doctor, i would treat the lice infestation or the dandruff if present, and also prescribe a short course of antibiotic to control the infection along with an anti inflammatory drug. This should relieve you of your symptoms. If it does not resolve, then I would refer you to a general surgeon for assessment and further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.