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Should I Be Worried About The Lump On The Ear Lobe?

Hi Doctor, I had a bee sting on my ear lobe this past saturday, and have now since noticed a lump directly under my lobe on my neck (near the end of the jaw bone). It is sore to touch and is probably just larger than a pea. Should I get this checked out at my local GP?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.
I guess the lump appeared at the site of sting(else,we have to think of parotid infection/ swelling).It is now infected,and need treatment with antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs.I usually give ampicillin+cloxacillin to my patients(if not allergic to penicillin).If the swelling does not come down in 2-3 days,may need incision and drainage.Also,take tetanus toxoid injection if you had not one recently.
I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.
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Should I Be Worried About The Lump On The Ear Lobe?

Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum. I guess the lump appeared at the site of sting(else,we have to think of parotid infection/ swelling).It is now infected,and need treatment with antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs.I usually give ampicillin+cloxacillin to my patients(if not allergic to penicillin).If the swelling does not come down in 2-3 days,may need incision and drainage.Also,take tetanus toxoid injection if you had not one recently. I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.