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What Causes Pea Sized Lump In Front Of Ear Lobe?
Question: have flu noticed pea size lump front of ear lob & swelling no pain
Brief Answer:
it is likely to be a glandular swelling!
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please dont worry , the pea like swelling is likely to be due to enlarged lymph glands and will subside in a few days.
most commonly the enlargement is due to a viral infection and needs no treatment except medications for fever like paracetamol 500mg 2-3 times a day and for cold like cetrizine 10 mg at night.
If however the swelling enlarges or becomes painful or you have pain while opening the jaw , you will need to meet an ent doctor , who will examine you and start appropriate antibiotics on you.
For the time being , dont worry , the swelling will go away by itself.
Take care
it is likely to be a glandular swelling!
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please dont worry , the pea like swelling is likely to be due to enlarged lymph glands and will subside in a few days.
most commonly the enlargement is due to a viral infection and needs no treatment except medications for fever like paracetamol 500mg 2-3 times a day and for cold like cetrizine 10 mg at night.
If however the swelling enlarges or becomes painful or you have pain while opening the jaw , you will need to meet an ent doctor , who will examine you and start appropriate antibiotics on you.
For the time being , dont worry , the swelling will go away by itself.
Take care
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