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How Can A Swollen Lymph Node Under The Right Ear Be Treated?

Thank you for being on call tonight! I had a cold the week before last, with sore throat. I still have a tender, swollen gland under my right ear at the curve of my mandible. My right Eustachian tube is also a little tender; I’m guessing deep parotid lymph node. Otherwise I feel hale and healthy. Could my lymph node be blocked? What would help? Thanks!
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hello and welcome to HCM
In most cases cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not paiful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma. And ifthis is 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.
Wish you good health. Regards
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How Can A Swollen Lymph Node Under The Right Ear Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to HCM In most cases cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not paiful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma. And ifthis is 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. Wish you good health. Regards