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What Treatment Is Suggested For Marble Size Lump In Ear?

I have a marble size lump in my ear. It's been there at least a year, no pain so I really haven't worried about, but I've started noticing that that ear has a "popping sound, especially at night. Also I've been experiencing moderate jaw pain on that same side at night...
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hello

Please dont ignore the lump and meet your ent doctor , the lump can be enlarged bone called osteoma , or a swollen gland in the ear , this must definitely be evaluated and treated otherwise it will continue to increase in size and can cause complications like hearing loss.

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What Treatment Is Suggested For Marble Size Lump In Ear?

Hello Please dont ignore the lump and meet your ent doctor , the lump can be enlarged bone called osteoma , or a swollen gland in the ear , this must definitely be evaluated and treated otherwise it will continue to increase in size and can cause complications like hearing loss. Thanks