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Swelling And Pain In Ear, Lump Formation, Pulled Muscle In Neck. What Next?

Thank You. I have a swelling behind my left ear. I became aware of a pian on saturday evening. I thought I had pulled a muscle in my neck . I wondered if I was getting lock jaw . Then ignored it and went to bed. Now it is Monday evening and it felt strange and a bit painful. I touched the area and found a lump....which is sensitive to the touch.....and larger than when I felt it yesterday. Should I go to my Doctor?
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The lump that you are feeling behind your ear is likely to be due to a swollen lymph node. It usually reflects an infection in the draining area. You need a physical examination to detect the site of infection and get appropriate antibiotics prescribed.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Swelling And Pain In Ear, Lump Formation, Pulled Muscle In Neck. What Next?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The lump that you are feeling behind your ear is likely to be due to a swollen lymph node. It usually reflects an infection in the draining area. You need a physical examination to detect the site of infection and get appropriate antibiotics prescribed. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com