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What Lump Inside Ear?

I have a hard lump inside my left ear just below the helix, if I run my finger down from the top of my ear it is just below the top curve of my ear, if I pinch in that area there is a hard bump inside the skin, is this common, I just noticed it last week, it has not gotten any bigger and moves around between my fingers.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have lump inside your ear . Well there can be many reasons for lump in ear like infection also known as otitis externa , cyst , swollen lymph node or hematoma from minor injury . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist . Doctor will examine with otoscope and order test like CT scan , MRI or x-ray to confirm diagnosis and rule out other causes . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) for at least 10 days , remove with the help of suction device or remove it surgically . For now keep your ear dry and apply dry warm compresses to external ear .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Lump Inside Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump inside your ear . Well there can be many reasons for lump in ear like infection also known as otitis externa , cyst , swollen lymph node or hematoma from minor injury . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist . Doctor will examine with otoscope and order test like CT scan , MRI or x-ray to confirm diagnosis and rule out other causes . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) for at least 10 days , remove with the help of suction device or remove it surgically . For now keep your ear dry and apply dry warm compresses to external ear . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari