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Lump Behind Ear, Abcess In Ear Canal. Taking Antibiotics, Conditions Worsened. Should I Meet A Doctor?
Hi, I found a lump quite by chance behind my left ear. No pain just a lump. Then the inside of my ear became quite annoying rather than painful. I went to my gp who looked inside my ear and discovered an abcess in my ear canal, he put me on antibiotics (oral) and drops for my ear. A week later and the lump is a bit bigger and my ear is more annoying than before. Should I go back to my doctor or I am finished oral course but have drops left.
Thu, 23 May 2013
Hello dear your puss discharge behi f the ear inspite of taking medicine is something to concern,,,,let me describe things,,,,the bump behind ear is either infection in lymph node or in mastoid ,,,,mastoid is considered part of inner ear ,,,,mmastoiditis if left untreated ca leave hearing problems,,,,,consult ent specialist ,,,,stop antibiotics for 48 hours theh do culture and sensitivity of puss and tAke antibiotics accordingly,,,,take care stay blessed
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