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What Causes Neck Pain And Swelling Behind The Ear In A Child?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Question: my six year old complained of neck pain. Checked her neck and she has a swollen area just behind her left ear. It is tender to touch and oval shaped. Its not a rock hard nodule but not really soft either
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be lymph node swelling.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling behind the ear that you have detected is likely to be a lymph node swelling that is suggestive of an infection in the local area. It can be an infection in the ear or scalp. A close examination is needed for proper diagnosis and oral antibiotics will help in proper recovery. Do consult her pediatrician for proper examination and prescriptions.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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What Causes Neck Pain And Swelling Behind The Ear In A Child?

Brief Answer: Can be lymph node swelling. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The swelling behind the ear that you have detected is likely to be a lymph node swelling that is suggestive of an infection in the local area. It can be an infection in the ear or scalp. A close examination is needed for proper diagnosis and oral antibiotics will help in proper recovery. Do consult her pediatrician for proper examination and prescriptions. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal