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Hi - 24 hours ago I awoke with some body aches, low grade fever 99.7 - 100.5 and swollen left lymph node behind jaw under ear. Rest and liquids fever has dipped below 100 again but I notice the left ear is swollen - not particularly tender but swollen. A few days ago I noticed a small cyst on lobe (I have ezcema so sometimes ears get itchy) - I have assumed this is a flu but am now wondering if perhaps some kind of insect bite?
I see you are concerned about having new lymph nodes appear under your left ear. Enlarged lymph nodes occur when your body is trying to protect itself from infection or insect bites. The enlargement can also be non-specific meaning they enlarge for unknown reason. Since your ear is also swollen there must be some type of irritation occurring to your ear. it could be a bug bite our it could be a small cyst which occur frequently behind the ear or it could be a small flair of your eczema. I recommend you continue to monitor the area and if the lymph node does not resolve in a week or so then seek medical attention
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What Causes Swelling In Ear And Lymph Nodes?
Thanks for contacting HCM I see you are concerned about having new lymph nodes appear under your left ear. Enlarged lymph nodes occur when your body is trying to protect itself from infection or insect bites. The enlargement can also be non-specific meaning they enlarge for unknown reason. Since your ear is also swollen there must be some type of irritation occurring to your ear. it could be a bug bite our it could be a small cyst which occur frequently behind the ear or it could be a small flair of your eczema. I recommend you continue to monitor the area and if the lymph node does not resolve in a week or so then seek medical attention Hope this answers your question. Please contact HCM again for your health care questions