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What Does A Bump Behind The Left Ear Indicate?
Hello. I started stretching my ears a few weeks ago and I am currently at 10G (2.4mm) in both ears. I stretched with metal tapers and waited the appropriate time to size up. About three days ago I noticed a small bump on the back of my left ear. It only hurts when I touch it but I am very worried that it will get bigger or might be infected. I used some tetracycline on it but nothing has changed. I really need advice as it relates to treatment and what is happening to me ear. Please advise
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Hello,
In most cases cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not paiful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma.
And ifthis is hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and require no treatment. However, if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet an ENT doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
In most cases cause is benign and should not worry you. If this I soft and not paiful then this in most cases indicates swollen lymph node, lipoma or atheroma.
And ifthis is hard and immobile swelling behind the ear would be a bony swelling, most commonly known as osteoma.
These swellings are generally asymptomatic and require no treatment. However, if it increases in size or you develop pain then I would like you to meet an ENT doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
The other swelling in the neck is likely to be a lymph node and since it has not increased in size for past few years then you have nothing to worry. No treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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