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Question: My husband has these lumps behind his ear (see image) not painful feels moveable. Has had for 2 days now that we have noticed. Please help..
Brief Answer:
Lymphadenopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photographs also.
It seems that he has developed post auricular Lymphadenopathy. The most common causes for short duration Lymphadenopathy are
1) Acute streptococcal infection
2) viral infection particularly Ebstein Bar Virus infection
3) Reactive lymphadenitis following upper respiratory tract infection
in such cases, we advise a short course of antibiotic like Amoxicillin . Once the antibiotic is started, the lymph nodes stop increasing in size and regress back to normal size within 2-3 weeks.
In viral infections causing Lymphadenopathy, disease activity is self limiting and again lymph nodes settle down in 2-3 weeks.
In cases, where there is persistent Lymphadenopathy with fever and weight loss, FNAC of lymph node is perform to rule out Tuberculosis or Lymphoma.
Visit your doctor so that he can do clinical examination and prescribe you antibiotics as discussed. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Take care.
Lymphadenopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photographs also.
It seems that he has developed post auricular Lymphadenopathy. The most common causes for short duration Lymphadenopathy are
1) Acute streptococcal infection
2) viral infection particularly Ebstein Bar Virus infection
3) Reactive lymphadenitis following upper respiratory tract infection
in such cases, we advise a short course of antibiotic like Amoxicillin . Once the antibiotic is started, the lymph nodes stop increasing in size and regress back to normal size within 2-3 weeks.
In viral infections causing Lymphadenopathy, disease activity is self limiting and again lymph nodes settle down in 2-3 weeks.
In cases, where there is persistent Lymphadenopathy with fever and weight loss, FNAC of lymph node is perform to rule out Tuberculosis or Lymphoma.
Visit your doctor so that he can do clinical examination and prescribe you antibiotics as discussed. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thank. He is not at all ill with an infection of any kind so what could be causing these swikken lymph nodes
Brief Answer:
Ultrasound NECK
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back.
Sometimes the infection is subclinical meaning there is infestation but XXXXXXX symptoms are not manifested due to good immune system.
Another very rare reason is Pediculosis capitis which is commonly found in children.
You should get his USG Neck done to rule out Lymphadenopathy or any other possible swellings like lipoma, cyst, fibroma etc.
You should visit your doctor so that he can do clinical examination of the lump and may order tests for you.
Stay healthy.
Ultrasound NECK
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back.
Sometimes the infection is subclinical meaning there is infestation but XXXXXXX symptoms are not manifested due to good immune system.
Another very rare reason is Pediculosis capitis which is commonly found in children.
You should get his USG Neck done to rule out Lymphadenopathy or any other possible swellings like lipoma, cyst, fibroma etc.
You should visit your doctor so that he can do clinical examination of the lump and may order tests for you.
Stay healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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