Pain behind ear near to neck

2025-05-02 06:28:11
My sister of age had bells palsy starting with ear and after two days she had bells palsy its four weeks now...she took injection and medicine... physio therapy is going on. .for face it's ok far now ..bu pain is there and swelling is there near ear..one nerve is swelling..she is able to sense tha t swelling..what is the reason for it when will it heal..plz answer..
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You can take, ultrasound of the swelling. If it is mild swelling, nothing to worry

Answered2025-05-09 12:31:05

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go for ultrasound to know what swelling it is and for right treatment

Answered2025-05-02 09:22:48

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Swelling could be because of recovery. please get done USG Neck

Answered2025-05-06 13:37:15

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This swelling could be numbness or tingling sensation which indicates that nerve is in recovery..
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Do watch if swelling increases

Answered2025-05-03 07:22:03

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Hi, I am Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Bell’s palsy often begins with pain around the ear due to inflammation of the facial nerve as it passes through a narrow bony canal. The swelling or nerve discomfort your sister is feeling could be due to ongoing nerve inflammation or mild fibrosis during healing. This can persist even as facial function improves. It’s a good sign that facial movements are returning. However, nerve recovery can take time—sometimes up to 3 months or longer.
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Continued physiotherapy is helpful. For persistent pain or swelling, sometimes a short course of anti-inflammatory medication or nerve pain modulators may be considered.
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If the swelling worsens or new symptoms appear, an ENT or neurologist should re-evaluate to rule out other causes.

Answered2025-05-02 09:25:48

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