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What Causes Swelling Behind The Ears?
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am 35 years old. I have having slight congestion and cold. I was on some fertility medicines. I suffered a reaction last Friday. My knees had become tight and feet were swollen. I also noticed swelling behind my ears. today the swelling is painful when I touch it and I am unable to turn my head. My knee swelling is gone but my swelling behind ears is still there. Not sure what to do. Please advise
I am 35 years old. I have having slight congestion and cold. I was on some fertility medicines. I suffered a reaction last Friday. My knees had become tight and feet were swollen. I also noticed swelling behind my ears. today the swelling is painful when I touch it and I am unable to turn my head. My knee swelling is gone but my swelling behind ears is still there. Not sure what to do. Please advise
Brief Answer:
Acute URI
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
Swelling behind the ears can be due to mastoiditis or it can be a part of the allergic reaction you are mentioning.
Mastoiditis is common after an episode of cold and congestion.
I would suggest you to take a tablet levocetrizine once daily. It has an anti allergic action and won't interfere with your fertility issues too. air will help with cold also.
Get get a picture clicked of your ear swelling and send me. Also tell me is there any ear discharge?
Take steam inhalation.
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards
Acute URI
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
Swelling behind the ears can be due to mastoiditis or it can be a part of the allergic reaction you are mentioning.
Mastoiditis is common after an episode of cold and congestion.
I would suggest you to take a tablet levocetrizine once daily. It has an anti allergic action and won't interfere with your fertility issues too. air will help with cold also.
Get get a picture clicked of your ear swelling and send me. Also tell me is there any ear discharge?
Take steam inhalation.
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards
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