What Causes Pain And Swelling Above My Right Ear?

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

Question: .I have pain and swelling above my right ear. It is close to my forehead and goes almost to the back of my head. What could be causing it?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to lymph node

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

There could be many causes of swelling situated behind the ear. Following two are the common causes

1. Lymph node enlargement : Enlargement of post auricular lymph node (node situated behind the ear ) could produce pain and swelling. The swelling arising through node is firm and XXXXXXX

2. Mastoiditis : Infection in mastoid air cells can produce swelling. The swelling is usually bony hard and not XXXXXXX

Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical on clinical examination.

I would suggest you the following

1. Hot water fomentation

2. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful

3. Antibiotics for 5 days will help

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

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