
Suggest Treatment For Tender Hard Bump Behind Left Ear

Question: I have a small hard bump behind my left ear. It is quite tender to the touch. Should i have it checked out?
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
It may be due to allergy or infection.
Take levocetirizine.
Take Tylenol for pain.
Consult your doctor for examinations and if required for antibiotics.
Take care...
Welcome to HCM.
It may be due to allergy or infection.
Take levocetirizine.
Take Tylenol for pain.
Consult your doctor for examinations and if required for antibiotics.
Take care...
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you for the answer. I just wanted to add that this bump is not around the glands directly behind the lower ear... It is up higher and further back.
Brief Answer:
yes, you should check out for bump.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
No need to worry.
It seems to be minor infection.
Take Tylenol for pain.
Avoid scratching and water contact.
Just once consult your doctor for examinations and antibiotics.
Don't worry and take care...
yes, you should check out for bump.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
No need to worry.
It seems to be minor infection.
Take Tylenol for pain.
Avoid scratching and water contact.
Just once consult your doctor for examinations and antibiotics.
Don't worry and take care...
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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