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What Causes Lumps In Front Of Ears And Jaw Pain?

Hello I ve had a small lump Infront of my right ear. It s been there for 2 years and now one infront of my left ear. I ve been to the doctors and he said it was a lymph node.. I had some bloods done and they said they were all good. Recently my jaw has started to ache on the right do in getting worried. I have had trouble with a tooth on the left side of my mouth at the top for the past year and has Been treated with antibiotics. I just want to to get a second option on the lump as I m worried thanks
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a small lump infront of the ear seems to be probably due to Pre-auricular Lymphadenitis that occurs due to swelling of the lymph nodes and the most common cause for it is infection in head and neck region..
But a lymph node swollen for 2 years needs to be evaluated as such a long duration can be due to either chronic infection while can also be due to lymphoma formation...
I would suggest you to consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Biopsy and ultrasound of the lymph nodes can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly...
For infection antibiotics and alternate warm and cool compresses can help..
For infected tooth consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised either root canal treatment of tooth or extraction followed by antibiotics and painkillers for resolution depending upon condition of tooth..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Lumps In Front Of Ears And Jaw Pain?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a small lump infront of the ear seems to be probably due to Pre-auricular Lymphadenitis that occurs due to swelling of the lymph nodes and the most common cause for it is infection in head and neck region.. But a lymph node swollen for 2 years needs to be evaluated as such a long duration can be due to either chronic infection while can also be due to lymphoma formation... I would suggest you to consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Biopsy and ultrasound of the lymph nodes can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly... For infection antibiotics and alternate warm and cool compresses can help.. For infected tooth consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised either root canal treatment of tooth or extraction followed by antibiotics and painkillers for resolution depending upon condition of tooth.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.