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What Does A Red Lump Behind The Ear Indicate?
My 9month old son has a red lump behind his ear that appeared yesterday and seems to be larger (10c coin ) today. He has been ill with a cold for past week or so - no fever but runny nose with a lot mucus. He seems to be not too bothered by it but is in general bit more irritable. Should I go get it checked or wait?
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This is reactive lymph node enlargement in the drainage area involving site of upper respiratory infection.
Nothing to worry about. It comes under remission once the basic infection is controlled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This is reactive lymph node enlargement in the drainage area involving site of upper respiratory infection.
Nothing to worry about. It comes under remission once the basic infection is controlled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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