
Having Painful Lump Behind Ear. Having Headache And Blood In Stool, Feeling Lethargic. Worrisome

Thanks for your query.
I would need a little more information to give you a first opinion.
To be able o comment on the lump, I would need to see a picture. It could be an enlarged lymph node, a sebaceous cyst or an inflamed mass. It would be great if you can upload a picture of the same
The most important symptom described is the blood in your stools. How was your stool, with red blood or your stool has been black? You still have this problem and how long this happened? Do you have any pain when you pass stools?
Blood in your stool means that you lose blood somewhere on the digestive tract and this can cause anemia, which could then cause headaches, being lethargic and sweating soaked clothes. Apart from that, I would like to know if you have been screened for high blood pressure. The sweating could also be a sign of hyperthyroidism and this would usually be accompanied by anxiety and weight loss. Tell me if you have any of those. Also, do you have any symptoms like long standing fever or cough? Are your cycles regular?
Its unlikely that the sweating you have is due to weight loss. Both of them need to be a interconnected by a common disease process which we would need to identify
I am looking forward to your answer.
If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr. Dorian Oana MD, PhD


Thanks for your answers.
The biggest emergency here would be to exclude lymphoma. The lump behind ear, fever, weight loss, sweating and lack of energy can suggest this diagnosis.
You should do some blood tests (to evaluate the function and performance of blood cells, liver and kidneys; lactate dehydrogenase), imaging studies (CT scan).
If the doctor continues to suspect that you may have lymphoma, you should do a biopsy from the lump behind your ear.
If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr. Dorian Oana MD, PhD


Thanks for your reply.
I agree with your doctor and you should be grateful to him in my opinion that he did not perform an hysterectomy at your age just because you had demanded it. Please follow my previous advice and keep me updated with your current health situation.
If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr. Dorian Oana MD, PhD


Thanks for your reply.
It is good you have mentioned more details and I believe you did not want to continue living on pain pills to get out of bed.
Did you follow my previous advice and make at least some blood tests (to evaluate the function and performance of blood cells, liver and kidneys; lactate dehydrogenase)?
I am looking forward to your answer.
If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr. Dorian Oana MD, PhD


Thanks for your reply.
I am happy to hear that you will go to the doctor within the next day or so, especially because you said that another bump came behind the ear.
I hope things change soon for you and normally after that long nightmare, sun should come on your street too.
The blood test should include tests which evaluate the function and performance of blood cells, liver and kidneys; lactate dehydrogenase. Also you should ask for a CT if it is possible.
I am glad you appreciate my help and I am looking forward to keep me updated what happens.
If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
Regards
Dr. Dorian Oana MD, PhD

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