Lump behind the ear

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Lump behind the ear

Asked for Female, 35 Years

Hi, suddenly behind the ear there is lump and swollen. Today near to ear lobe one more small lump is created. It's creating pain and itching.

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Dr. Shaily Mody

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Mumbai

You will have to get it examined regarding what type of swelling it is and whether it needs to be drained You will also have to start Antibiotics and analgesics

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Dr. Hiral Shah

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 4 yrs exp Vadodara

Looks like an active postauricular infection /inflammation

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Kindly consult an ent surgeon

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

Please come down to my clinic. You need a proper clinical assessment.

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Dr. Anuraj CP

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Malappuram

U will need treatment with antibiotics. There is an infection. Please consult online.

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Dr. Adhavan ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 5 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Adhavan

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 5 yrs exp Chennai

It's looks.like a small absess .. needs to be examined in person. Kindly visit a nearby ent surgeon

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