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What Does A Bulging Nerve Behind My Child's Ear Indicate ?

Sir, my 6 year old daughter s n erve behind the ear is bulged now? what would be the reason and is it a serious matter?
posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2011
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Hi,Sreekuttan,
You say nerve but it may be enlarged lymph node behind the ear,
Any infection in the ear,scalp,dandruff may cause enlargement of lymph nodes.
So go for ENT check up and find out the cause.
If she has any problem on the head like boils,dandruff etc then treat the cause.
ok and bye.
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What Does A Bulging Nerve Behind My Child's Ear Indicate ?

Hi,Sreekuttan, You say nerve but it may be enlarged lymph node behind the ear, Any infection in the ear,scalp,dandruff may cause enlargement of lymph nodes. So go for ENT check up and find out the cause. If she has any problem on the head like boils,dandruff etc then treat the cause. ok and bye.