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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind Ear

15 days ago i developed swollen lymph nodes behind my ear and few days later had some pain in my ears. Two different GPS said its external ear infection. My first lot of medication did not work (antispetic ear drops). I was then given oral antibiotics and ear antibiotic drops. I just finished the course and lymph nodes are still swollen and symptoms all remain. I am on my second round of antibiotics. What happens if this round doesnt work? Could i have something more serious?
15 days ago i developed swollen lymph nodes behind my ear and few days later had some pain in my ears. Two different GPS said its external ear infection. My first lot of medication did not work (antispetic ear drops). I was then given oral antibiotics and ear antibiotic drops. I just finished the course and lymph nodes are still swollen and symptoms all remain. I am on my second round of antibiotics. What happens if this round doesnt work? Could i have something more serious? Cancel
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hello
In my opinion the enlarged lymph nodes should not be of any concern as you are taking antibiotics and it will resolve once your ear infection is controlled. Lymph nodes usually enlarge as a reactive change to infection from the lymph drainage areas. Has the pain in your ears subsided? Once it settles, lymph nodes also get back to normal. Some infections do not resolve to certain antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance. So in your case the second round of antibiotics might help.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind Ear

Hello In my opinion the enlarged lymph nodes should not be of any concern as you are taking antibiotics and it will resolve once your ear infection is controlled. Lymph nodes usually enlarge as a reactive change to infection from the lymph drainage areas. Has the pain in your ears subsided? Once it settles, lymph nodes also get back to normal. Some infections do not resolve to certain antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance. So in your case the second round of antibiotics might help. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.