Lump/ swelling behind the ear

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Hi doctor There is a lump behind the ear since last night and it look like swelling Any suggestion please

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Kolkata

The Lump that is visible is the ares of Parotid. If it happened acutely and has pain then it's inflammation of parotid called Parotitis. If it happened over a long period of time then it's due to any mass.

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Acute- Antibiotic, Povidine iodine gurgle, Analgesic, Tyrpsin Rutoside Chronic- USG and FNAC of Gland

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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 24 yrs exp Guwahati

Proper history and detailed information with photo is necessary.

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contact me if needed.

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

please provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Have you taken any sour items?

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If you are in agra.. please do meet me personally in my opd or do a online consultation for prescription and counseling

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Dr. Spandana Kandra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Vijayawada

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Detailed history needed

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