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What Causes A Lump Behind The Ear?
Question: I've had a lump behind my ear for 3 years it's hard immobile and the size of a kidney bean what could it be? It's on the bone on level with my ear hole but behind the ear also had a soft pea sized lump on the oposite side by in my neck that's moveable this one and also had that for 3 years
Brief Answer:
It's likely to be a bone swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The cause for a hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and requires no treatment. However if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet a ent doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Take care
It's likely to be a bone swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The cause for a hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and requires no treatment. However if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet a ent doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Yeah I can feel the lymph nodes in my groin and neck have been able too in years and they haven't changed size just go big and small every now and then is that normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes these are a common sites for lymph node. It is normal for them to increase and decrease in size and you don't have to worry.
However if you develop fever or they become painfully enlarged then it is likely to be due to an infection and you may need antibiotics for it.
For the time being, relax! you have nothing to worry
Take care
Yes it is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes these are a common sites for lymph node. It is normal for them to increase and decrease in size and you don't have to worry.
However if you develop fever or they become painfully enlarged then it is likely to be due to an infection and you may need antibiotics for it.
For the time being, relax! you have nothing to worry
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Ah thank you what's the normal size there lymph nodes should be ones in my groin are quite big while the one in my neck is like 1cm
I also can feel one at the back of my head feels same as the others just a bit bigger is that normal as well?
I also can feel one at the back of my head feels same as the others just a bit bigger is that normal as well?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Many people have multiple bony swellings like yours and it is perfectly normal to have them.
If they cause pain or increase in size suddenly then you should consult your doctor.
take care
Yes it is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Many people have multiple bony swellings like yours and it is perfectly normal to have them.
If they cause pain or increase in size suddenly then you should consult your doctor.
take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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