Suggest Treatment For Nodular Swelling Below The Ears

Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017

Question: I have a swelling below ear in the hollow where ear meets the jaw bone.i went to 2 doctos first one said is probably nothing to worry second one said its nothing for three times and said that gland which can't easily be felt is nothing but on his paper he had written nodular swelling.now on reading online I m increasingly concerned about cancer and all.pls suggest what to do.i can't upload the pic because it's not visible with naked eyes

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not a Cancer, do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM..
I thank you for posting your query here and I'm definitely going to help you out..

I read your question completely and have understood it well enough..

I will analyze all your points and provide necessary explanation..

1. Swelling below the ear
Please tell me since when did you notice this swelling?
Considering your age, 33 there is minimal or no scope for malignancy and hence I suggest you to be calm and not worry..

2. Nodular swelling meaning it just feels like a nodule, not necessarily a thing to be worried of.

3. Yes, reading online will definitely causes some kind of tensions..
Online, a lot of rare stuff will be published and hence it causes such anxiety.
Suggest you not to worry..

4. It's ok, if you cannot upload..
Please get back to me with two answers
A. Since how many days or years did you notice it.
B. Is it causing any other problems like pain, redness, difficulty in jaw movements, itching etc..

Hope for the earliest follow up..
Take care..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (47 minutes later)

Thanks I noticed the swelling on 17 of April last month.no pain no difficulty in movement of jaws nothing as such.it can be felt unless I tilt my head in opposite direction.i can feel the thing on both sides but right one is more pronounced.is parotid gland swelling in something problematic.what is this a lymph node or parotid gland.i have no issues with my saliva as such.i really very worried.i have anxiety disorder I am taking medicine for that.i am so worried about my health that I can keep on searching something in my body.i am always on search constantly touching my body parts.if I notice something that is different I rush to doctor.i have attempted to sucide also.

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Soft tissue scan helps you

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX I thank you for getting back with your answers..

Please note these following things..

1. I suggest you to get soft tissue scan of the area that you are suspicious of.
This will clear all your doubts..

2. Strongly feel, there is nothing wrong.

3. Browsing for all diseases on net is bad. Please avoid it as much as you can..

4. Hope this helps you, in case you need any further assistance please let me know, will be happy to help.
Or, you can close the question and rate.
Also, you can contact me directly at http://bit.ly/askdrmetri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (25 minutes later)

Is scan necessary.if I leave it like that only.i can feel it both the sides

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take the best decision

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back..

Scan is not necessary according to me primarily. But if you have doubts that it could be some kind of disease or cancer, only then you can go ahead with scan..

If it's not causing any kind of problems, then I suggest you to neglect and be happy..

Hope I have cleared your doubts.
You can reach me directly at http://bit.ly/askdrmetri
Please continue if you have any more questions or, kindly close the question and rate.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj