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Why My Son Is Having Lump Under His Ear?

My 11 year old sons neck has become very sore today and he has a lump under his ear area. He has had slight cold type symptoms for a few days. He just started a slight fever. I am not sure if i should go to the emergency room or wait till the morning to see his doctor. Thank you.
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of lump under ear along with fever, symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as Lymphadenopathy . It is swelling of your lymph nodes. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Lymph nodes are small organs that are part of your immune system. Need not to worry. You should give warm compresses to swelling. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician/ ENT specialist for proper examination without any delay , because sometimes infection can spread to surroundings. Doctor may order blood test , X-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and to rule to condition like cyst. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course at least for a week.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Why My Son Is Having Lump Under His Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of lump under ear along with fever, symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as Lymphadenopathy . It is swelling of your lymph nodes. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Lymph nodes are small organs that are part of your immune system. Need not to worry. You should give warm compresses to swelling. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician/ ENT specialist for proper examination without any delay , because sometimes infection can spread to surroundings. Doctor may order blood test , X-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and to rule to condition like cyst. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course at least for a week. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari