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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Under My Left Ear?
I got stretched my ears and my left ear lobe turned red and swelled up and within 2 days I noticed my left lymph node just under my left ear is swollen. I am taking cipro for another reason so I m not assuming its infected but I m scared and don t know what the problem could be. Please help
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph node under my left ear which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection.But there can be other causes also like lymphadenopathy . I would suggest you to
- Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too.
- Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action and apply warm compresses on swollen area .
- Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges.
- Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine.
If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph node under my left ear which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection.But there can be other causes also like lymphadenopathy . I would suggest you to
- Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too.
- Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action and apply warm compresses on swollen area .
- Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges.
- Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine.
If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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