Painful Lump In Front Of Ear Lobe- 681 Questions Answered

30weeks pregnant yesterday since from morning there is lump behind lower right ear lobe little pain and it got reduced but in night I got pain in right ear I kept coconut oil now pain got reduced

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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I have a lump in my ear lobe for a while now. I have never pierced my ear before. Last time the lump enlarged and I became small again. Can I pierce my ear If I have That? Will I have an infection if it got pierced?

Asked for Female, 17 Years 517 Views v

Dr. Joyce ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Could be a keloid. ... Read More

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Hello Doctor, Today I found a painful lump under my ear, at the end of jaw line. When I try feeling it with my hand, it feels like the size of a pea and is quiet tender. I searched on the internet and found out that Tonsillar is located in that area. There is also one lump in my ear lobe. Please tell me if it serious?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 452 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Aggarwal General Physician | Delhi

Can you post any images of same? I suggest you to connect to me for further better advise after knowing some more important history that's required in your case ... Read More

My 12 yo son has a tiny round lump in his ear lobe. It can't be seen but can be felt when touched. On pressing there is some discomfort. He told me about it yesterday, said it has probably been there a few weeks and has been the same size as far as he can tell. No apparent pain or visual discoloration. Can this be a fat or lipid deposit that will g

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Asked for Female, 41 Years 379 Views v

Dr. Yawar Nissar Plastic Surgeon | Srinagar

Consult a plastic surgeon online with relevant photographs ... Read More

There is a lump behind my ear that is swollen and painfully tender to the touch and it keeps getting bigger. I would like to know what this is please thank you.

Asked for Female, 17 Years 269 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Probably infected dermoid cyst..use Ampiclox tablet thrice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on priv ... Read More

Sir/ mam I've lump on my both ear lobe almost 13 years. Sometime i noticed a white matter discharge from the lumps. It becomes hard now. From get rid of it I was continued my treatment in homeopathic method but it doesn't remove at all. This problem arouse when I piercing my ears. I can't put earrings in my ear for this lumps. Every method I could

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Asked for Female, 17 Years 335 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

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Those lumps are benign tumors that have arisen from the tissue of the ear cartilage which has got crushed due to unskilled persons having pierced you ear probably using the "gunshot" method! ... Read More

Ive got a lump on my ear lobe thats red swollen and very painful unsure if its to do with a old close up piercing but its agonising

Asked for Female, 20 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

I would like to know more info and history. It would be great if we can continue on my private window so that I can give you complete treatment chart along with diet chart , audio’s and videos.. ... Read More

I have pain in both the ear lobes since a few days...Today while touching them I realized that there's a ball like lump which is moving under the skin of the ear lobe...In the right side the lump is big and left it's small and towards periphery. There's lot of pain even on touching ...Could you please tell me what exactly is the problem and a remed

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Mamta Chaudhary Lamba Head and Neck Surgeon | Anand

It could be infection. Lump could be a keloid. Get it checked. ... Read More

My ear lobe hole has enlarged due to wearing heavy earrings and if not taken care off it will just tear into 2 parts. I want to get it corrected. Can it be done? Is it a costly and painful affair. Please suggest something!!

Asked for Female, 25 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Jahid Husain General Surgeon | Chennai

Can be done . Should see it once . Consult online or share picture. ... Read More

Hello, thank you in advance. I woke today with a very pain , hard, lump behind my ear . not on the ear but on my neck behind my ear. it isn't on the skin, rather deeper in. I also have many small cysts on my skin in that area but they are on top of the skin. the pain is radiating down my neck and a bit into the shoulder. this is on the right side.

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Asked for Female, 35 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be suffering from acute neck muscle spasm which is usually because of sprain of the deep neck muscles. Usually treatment is symptomatic in the form of analgesics with muscle relaxants, hot ... Read More

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Shaaz Ahmed Khan General Practitioner | Bangalore

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Consult a general surgeon ... Read More

My ear lobe hole became big. It almost tears. I want to reduce my earlobe hole size without surgery. How can I get it back to old size? Is any ointment available? For surgery how much does it cost?

Asked for Female, 38 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It needs surgery.. for details do direct online consultation with photo ... Read More

I have bl ear lobe inflammation and infection from last 2 years i have history of bl ear cyst for more then 10 years but now there is no visible cyst but recurrent infection and inflammation I visited more then 10 doctors no one had accurate diagnosis some said it is normal infection one dr said it is relapsing polycondrities other 6 dr said it is

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I saw a painless lump under my ear right where neck starts. What could it be? I recently had typhoid but it's been 20 days since the diagnosis and i am fine. Why is lump there, can it be cancer i am worried. My CBC and ESR was also normal

Asked for Female, 26 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

Mam it can be just a swelling of Lymph node. No need to worry you have already taken antibiotics for typhoid so it should resolve. If it doesn’t then need to get usg scan for further evaluation ... Read More

My husband has lump near anal since 2 days that is painful. What is it? Does it go on its way? He might have applied pressure while excreting.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor , MBBS . Health is ... Read More

Its been a week and I am not sure if this counts as a boil or a cyst as this lump (the size of a mini walnut) does not have a mouth. I have been getting lumps since my childhood so this is not a new thing for me, but never such a big lump on Labia. Usually the pus gets drained within a week or so, I see signs of improvement but for this one I dont

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 231 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Hi dr I am having 2 painful lumps around the neck hairline (back side) suddenly since 1 day ...never pained before also..never noticed before..doesn't move and isn't visible with naked eyes..and can't be felt.. Please help me on this .. Thanks in advance

Asked for Female, 29 Years 264 Views v

Dr. Vikram Pratap General Physician | New Delhi

You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment ... Read More

It has been 4 days I noticed a tiny lump on middle right chest just below the right colar bone. It is painful when touched and has turned pink. What it could be ? I am worried.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 41 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have infection on back side of my bl ear lobe from past 1 year it affect my skin again and again I was having cyst from past 8 years on that area but it can resolve on its on but now there is no cyst at all but redness and pus discharge is there i have visited soo many doctors till now but no relief or temporary relief i get everyone has there

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 162 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Yesterday in the night while sleeping i felt a lump kind of thing near groin when i examined it in the moring it is painful and feels like a lump Really scared about it It appeared suddenly today and now it feels painful when touched I checked online and the name which mathced was inguinal lymph node Please help if it is something very serious

Asked for Female, 28 Years 327 Views v

Dr. Prerna Tayal Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Gurgaon

Pls get yourself examined ... Read More

Hi my age 28 ...female mother of two ...last 2 days i feel there is small painful lump near by anus...which is outside only...when I poop it's very painful and itchy..also after poop very painful...is any problem please anyone explain me ...

Asked for Female, 20 Years 896 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

Maybe due to rectal polyp or otherwise ... Read More

Hello doctors , I have noticed a very small lump or pimple under the skin in my outer upper ear behind the ear hole. No pain but a slight pain if pressed hard. No other symptoms. Please suggest. Thank you.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have noticed all of a sudden yesterday that I developed a soft lump in the breast below the dark nipple area. While pressing the lump it is painful. It is soft and little dark . Yesterday night when I was pressing it seemed too big but this morning it appeared better but the pain is there though size has reduced a little. I am not getting my peri

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Asked for Female, 40 Years 646 Views v

Dr. Bhavana Singla Infertility Specialist | Delhi

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It is always better to show to gynaecologist or surgeon and may require usg breast to decide the treatment ... Read More

I have lump under or near my armpit, it is painful only when I touch it, it has swelling and it is there for last 10 to 12 years, only right hand. I had breastfeeding until my daughter was 3.5 year, now she is 8 year old, my age is 39. Do I need to check this with any doctor, which doctor I need to go, I stay in pune. Please help. Thanks

Asked for Female, 36 Years 340 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect ... Read More

Sir/maam I have bl ear lobe inflammation from past 1 year i was having cyst in my both ear when i was child till last year it completely changed discharge from ear lobe yellow and bloody When i took medication last year it cause upset stomach after colonoscopy and endoscopy it was non specific ilieties and mild pangastrites dr told me i m havin

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

1/1 people found this helpful

Kindly take an opinion of dermatologist ... Read More

I had chilblain like at my ears lobe, a less itching but my ears lobe is red in colour and fat. It hurts when I touch it. The problem remains for the full year

Asked for Male, 35 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

There is a lump behind the ear but on the skull. It pains only when pressed. Also its hard in nature. What can be the reason. Is it something to worry about. And which doctor to consult in these cases.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 531 Views v

Dr. Deepak A N Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

If it there for long time usually benign either dermod cyst or sebaceous cyst, consult nearby neurosurgeon or general surgeon ... Read More

My baby is 11 months old and today after the bath i noticed that his left ear lobe is swollen. It's almost twice the size of the right one. I'm not sure what caused it as he didn't cry as well. And I think he is not feeling any pain even when touched. Is there anything that needs to be done?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 576 Views v

Dr. Varun Ramesh Pediatrician | Delhi

1/1 people found this helpful

Most likely an insect bite Some antihistamines like atarax might help Just look for any further increase in size, pain, fever or other additional symptoms ... Read More

I have done my tympanoplasty surgery in Feb 2024 ,After 2 to 3 month there is little Hard lump behind ear and its still there what should i do

Asked for Male, 22 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Farhat Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Wardha

With little history you gave, it can be anything. A hypertrophied scar/keloid over the post auricular incision site or a sebaceous cyst, lipoma unrelated to surgery. ... Read More

I'm having a lumpy bulged skin layer under my right ear and its painful by press I was suffering from cold and fever and after recovering from it I got this such lump..could it be infection related or something else? I also feel stomach aches and muscular pain in legs.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 285 Views v

Dr. Ritu Khurana Sidhu General Physician | Delhi

1/1 people found this helpful

Swollen lymph nodes caused by infection. Any h/o of fever ... Read More

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30weeks pregnant yesterday since from morning there is lump behind lower right ear lobe little pain and it got reduced but in night I got pain in right ear I kept coconut oil now pain got reduced

I have a lump in my ear lobe for a while now. I have never pierced my ear before. Last time the lump enlarged and I became small again. Can I pierce my ear If I have That? Will I have an infection if it got pierced?

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There is a lump behind my ear that is swollen and painfully tender to the touch and it keeps getting bigger. I would like to know what this is please thank you.

Ive got a lump on my ear lobe thats red swollen and very painful unsure if its to do with a old close up piercing but its agonising

My ear lobe hole has enlarged due to wearing heavy earrings and if not taken care off it will just tear into 2 parts. I want to get it corrected. Can it be done? Is it a costly and painful affair. Please suggest something!!

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

My ear lobe hole became big. It almost tears. I want to reduce my earlobe hole size without surgery. How can I get it back to old size? Is any ointment available? For surgery how much does it cost?

I saw a painless lump under my ear right where neck starts. What could it be? I recently had typhoid but it's been 20 days since the diagnosis and i am fine. Why is lump there, can it be cancer i am worried. My CBC and ESR was also normal

My husband has lump near anal since 2 days that is painful. What is it? Does it go on its way? He might have applied pressure while excreting.

Hi dr I am having 2 painful lumps around the neck hairline (back side) suddenly since 1 day ...never pained before also..never noticed before..doesn't move and isn't visible with naked eyes..and can't be felt.. Please help me on this .. Thanks in advance

It has been 4 days I noticed a tiny lump on middle right chest just below the right colar bone. It is painful when touched and has turned pink. What it could be ? I am worried.

Hi my age 28 ...female mother of two ...last 2 days i feel there is small painful lump near by anus...which is outside only...when I poop it's very painful and itchy..also after poop very painful...is any problem please anyone explain me ...

Hello doctors , I have noticed a very small lump or pimple under the skin in my outer upper ear behind the ear hole. No pain but a slight pain if pressed hard. No other symptoms. Please suggest. Thank you.

I had chilblain like at my ears lobe, a less itching but my ears lobe is red in colour and fat. It hurts when I touch it. The problem remains for the full year

There is a lump behind the ear but on the skull. It pains only when pressed. Also its hard in nature. What can be the reason. Is it something to worry about. And which doctor to consult in these cases.

My baby is 11 months old and today after the bath i noticed that his left ear lobe is swollen. It's almost twice the size of the right one. I'm not sure what caused it as he didn't cry as well. And I think he is not feeling any pain even when touched. Is there anything that needs to be done?

I have done my tympanoplasty surgery in Feb 2024 ,After 2 to 3 month there is little Hard lump behind ear and its still there what should i do

I'm having a lumpy bulged skin layer under my right ear and its painful by press I was suffering from cold and fever and after recovering from it I got this such lump..could it be infection related or something else? I also feel stomach aches and muscular pain in legs.

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