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Swollen preauricular and postauricular

2025-04-29 16:42:44
Hey. I have swollen preauricular and postauricular lymph node on ear and Just behind ear with swollen external ear canal and right side of tonsil is bigger than left side from last 2 years and the swelling has come around 5-6 days ago lymph nodes are not visible by eyes but can be fell there is no major swelling very low swelling is it normal or something serious.
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It's not serious. It could be related to reactivate lymphadenopathy. start with oral antibiotics.

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These could be reactive lymph nodes.. most likely nothing to worry about Do take 1 week antibiotic course… see the response and proceed accordingly

Answered2025-05-01 10:42:47

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If lymph nodes are tender you can take antibiotic course.consult an ent specialist for treatment

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