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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Behind The Ear

Felt a severe pain the right rear behind the right ear. Pain was brief and internal to head or brain during excercise. Have felt some dizziness especially when bending over, experienced a light headache as well for the last 24 hours. Is this a serious issue?
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
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Hi,

This looks like some benign subcutaneous lesion. In many cases, there are glands (lymph nodes) around and behind ears that commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender.

Also, considering your description this maybe some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Infections should be treated with antibiotics. If there is no improvement you should see ENT doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Behind The Ear

Hi, This looks like some benign subcutaneous lesion. In many cases, there are glands (lymph nodes) around and behind ears that commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender. Also, considering your description this maybe some other benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Infections should be treated with antibiotics. If there is no improvement you should see ENT doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon