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Swollen Lumps Behind Ear. Was Stung Behind The Scalp. On Benadryl. Lymph Node Enlargement Or Sting Reaction?

i was stung on the left side of my scalp exactly a week ago. the area of course was slightly swollen and kinda painful the rest of day. the next morning swelling was gone but still a little painful, but i noticed three swollen lumps behind my left ear. i'm guessing these are lymph nodes and somehow my body is reacting to the sting. no history of allergic reactions to stings or bug bites but haven't been stung since i was a kid. lumps lasted through the weekend so monday i started taking benadryl twice a day. it has done nothing for me except make me feel light headed and tired. lumps are still there. should i be worried?
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Namaste
Greetings of the day
They appear to be lymph node which usually get enlarged if there is focus of infection. It could be scalp infection in form of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) or could be secondary to bite infection. Use anti dandruff shampoo and a five day course of antibiotics Will definitely help
Keep me posted
Take care
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Swollen Lumps Behind Ear. Was Stung Behind The Scalp. On Benadryl. Lymph Node Enlargement Or Sting Reaction?

Welcome to HCM Namaste Greetings of the day They appear to be lymph node which usually get enlarged if there is focus of infection. It could be scalp infection in form of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) or could be secondary to bite infection. Use anti dandruff shampoo and a five day course of antibiotics Will definitely help Keep me posted Take care