Painful Swelling Behind Ear- 796 Questions Answered

There are very small swellings in my left ear and it's not present anywhere else. These are like black dots, and it looks like blackheads on skin. But the same is causing some amount of discomfort and pain. Is there any ointment or any other treatment to get rid of this.

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Dr. Shweta Nangia Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Without examination it will be difficult to diagnose the swellings. Please visit an ENT specialist for diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have been having pain and swelling unnder my right ear, now it started swelling under left ear. It is painful, can u suggest...

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Dr. Lakin Vira General Surgeon | Mumbai

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Since how long is it paining? Wat is the size of the swelling? ... Read More

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Very painful ears, feel bruised to touch these a discharge from ears and are crusty after a night sleep. Feels like loads of pins stabbing in my ears. Have a headache and a painful neck.

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Dr. Avinash Chaitanya Head and Neck Surgeon | Hyderabad

Most likely you are having acute infection of the skin of your ear. Which is called otitis externa. You also need to have your ears examined to rule out any perforation in your ear drum. Treatment wou ... Read More

From last one week I observed a swelling below my right ear, somewhere near my jaw ist not that painful, but when I open my mouth widely it pains, is it something serious, pls reply

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Dr. Venkatraman Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Coimbatore

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It can be a lymph node, a swelling related to your jaw joint, a parotid swelling or just fat deposit...there are a myriad of possibilities most of which are benign & easily treatable...final concl ... Read More

Cotton stuck inside and managed to remove it..for the lady 2days my ear has been so painful..i cant even eat...

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Mr. Vijay Kumar Avilala Audiologist | Hyderabad

You need to see the ENT doctor for relief of your pain. The ENT doctor will do your physical ear examination and suggest further treatment (medication or so). Please visit your nearest ENT specialist, ... Read More

I had LLETZ surgery on Friday, and have had an increase in painful swelling of my knees, ankles and legs that I’m unsure what to do. Have put compression stocking on, iced my knees and elevated legs with pillows.

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Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

â¢ Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). â¢ Avoid Squatting- â¢ Avoid sitting Cross legged â¢ Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment in which knee is applied warm water followed by the immedia ... Read More

My child has swollen just near ear and it's little painful for her can you suggest me on this She had recent history of mild fever and she is fine and active I m concern about the swelling Should we take any test or consultation on this it's been only one day as of now

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Dr. M Sudhir Kumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Anantapur

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I found a swelling behind the ear with no pain. Not sure when I got but there is no pain. Is it anything serious?

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Dr. Shruthi Sreekumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

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Need more details ...hav u been having constant ear issues lik discharge ? ... Read More

I am having pain and swelling below ear for past two days what could be a reason. Is this something to worry ?

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Dr. Gokul E D Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Cochin

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Hi friend, From the limited information provided by you, it seems that you have a parotid swelling. That is a salivary gland located below and in front of the pinnae. If it is a slowly growing mass, ... Read More

I have been having a swelling below my left ear for the last 2 days..I also suffering with pain there

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from cervical lymphadenitis secondary to throat or sinus infections. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers for few days faster recovery. Hot compresses are benefici ... Read More

Saw this ear swelling/pimple underneath the skin near ear lobe. It is painful and feels fluidy sac. Whom should we checking this with? What could be the possible cause?? And treatment needed??? As i often get it but recovers on its own. But, Not this time.

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Dr. Karan Deep Mishra ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Indore

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Get routine clinical evaluation of swelling , More it looks as per history infection ... Read More

This is present in front of my ears since about 6 months. Initially it was of very less size and gradually it increased and currently is like this. It is not painful or tender and looks like it is adherent to the skin. What can it be and what can I do?

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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh General Surgeon | Pune

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It seems to be inclusion cyst Needs surgical intervention Consut General surgeon in your locality ... Read More

Ear is being painful deeper all time while i grind or eat something eventhough , its been approx 3 days suffering from pain.

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Dr. Shree Vaishnavi Choudhary Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Jaipur

It may be due to TM joint arthalgia ... Read More

I have a painful red swelling in the gluteal region for the past 2–3 days. It started as a mild rash and has increased to about 3–4 cm in diameter. It feels firm and slightly warm, and is very painful while sitting or using the toilet. There is no visible head/opening or discharge, and externally it looks like a mild rash despite signif

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

There is on and off swelling in parotid gland below ear on left side in front side of ear especially during winters. What is the solution and effect of the issue ?

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Dr. Lakshit Bhatt Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

Kindly do USG and Consult nearby ENT surgeon ... Read More

Hi I had discomfort in my ears, as I travelled thought it was dust that entered. And I used buds to clean it, but it is paining alot and can sense swelling. Pls do suggest tablet or eardrop or home remedy for it. It's painful as I'm unable to chew too. Using oflokem d ear drop but pain hasn't reduced.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Rajeshvari Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Anand

Your symptoms suggest ear canal infection and swelling, likely worsened by using earbuds. Do not insert buds, pins, or cotton into the ear and keep it dry. Pain while chewing can occur due to canal sw ... Read More

Consultant to the DERMATOLOGIST Prescription as under for medicine Cefixime syrup 5ml x 2times Ibu para syrup 5mlx 2 times Cream nadifloxacin 2 times Cream sofraxen ds 2 times Can this swelling behind the ear be cured with medicine?

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Dr. Reena Tanaz Shaik Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Kurnool

Hi, please provide complete history and the images seem to be blurry as well. If this swelling is of shorter duration and is painful, you can continue with the prescribed medication and if it is of lo ... Read More

My baby has ear swelling outside of the right ear, some skin is swollen. As per Skin specialist dr. Following medicine is ongoing Cefixime syrup 5 ml x 2 times Ibu+ para syrup 5ml x 2 times Cream nadifloxacin Cream sofraxen DX It will be fine on medicine or any surgery required?

Asked for Male, 32 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Scv Prasad General Surgeon | Srikakulam

A localized swelling with redness suggests an infection. Was this complaint present before or after ear piercing? A minor surgical procedure may be required for quick recovery. ... Read More

I have swelling in my vagina after intercourse and it is also painful. What should I do in such a situation? I am very worried.

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Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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Behind the left ear there is swelling and a gath from side like a circle. It pains when i open the mouth or chew the hard food or strech the mouth. The ear, mouth and neck are streched and swelling near the neck

Asked for Female, 29 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Udaipur

Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT It seems you have a painful swelling behind the left ear that increases on chewing or mouth opening — most likely due to infected lymph node, parotid inflammat ... Read More

Swelling and sty on upper eyelid. Not painful But hurting. Hot or cold pack to use? Any application needed?

Asked for Female, 53 Years 68 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

Please consult an Ophthalmologist. A stye which is not painful is a cyst which should be removed completely. It will not be affected by hot and cold compressed. ... Read More

Swelling or boil behind ear, possibly due to infection, cyst, or blocked gland. A swelling, blister, or boil behind the ear is a localized lump, raised area, or sore that may be: Red or skin-colored Painful or tender to touch Filled with fluid or pus Warm or itchy

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

Consut ... Read More

I am having pain and irritation in my left ear, eye and head since long time And irritation in throat also

Asked for Female, 51 Years 65 Views v

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

Hello mam, This can be allergic symptoms also. I would like to know do you have any allergies, that you know of And please start on anti allergy medication Like tab Allegra ... Read More

Today i go to the doctor... Doctor told that node behind ear us swelling.. and ear infection... He gives me ceftum 500 and ,candid ear drop... My ear is paining...

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

Take tab zerodol sp 1 tablespoon twice daily along with prescribed medicine ... Read More

I have a swelling below my left ear and little bit of cold.when i press the swelled area it pains .can someone guide with cause and medicine

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Dr. Farheen Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Saharanpur

Send the picture of swelling ... Read More

Experiencing painful ringworm like skin rashes,it was small ,now slightly developed,it's painful located near the left ear

Asked for Female, 25 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

He used ear drops and cleaned the ear with ear buds multiple times. Now he is telling that feeling ear is shut and pain in jaws. Seems inside ear its swollen

Asked for Female, 33 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Nishit Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

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Looks like otitis externa. Cuz of infection. ... Read More

I took an PRP for face with Microneedling 50 days back and got small bumps on throat and back of my ear after it. And many of them has vanished but 2 small bumps which are not painful and also highly not visible didn't go away. It's been 50 days now. Is it because of PRP ? No swelling or no pain

Asked for Male, 27 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

I have been suffering ear pain from past 3 days now. Ot started after I cleaned my ear with an ear bud and now it's very painful..I have been taking medications and also ear drops but its still the same.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

You might have developed otitis externa. ... Read More

I had done a helix piercing in 2019; however it didn't work out for my right ear. It has a swelling now, no pain though. Wanted to know if this can be operated and also wanted to know if there's a chance that the swelling can happen again even after operation.

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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There are very small swellings in my left ear and it's not present anywhere else. These are like black dots, and it looks like blackheads on skin. But the same is causing some amount of discomfort and pain. Is there any ointment or any other treatment to get rid of this.

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Very painful ears, feel bruised to touch these a discharge from ears and are crusty after a night sleep. Feels like loads of pins stabbing in my ears. Have a headache and a painful neck.

From last one week I observed a swelling below my right ear, somewhere near my jaw ist not that painful, but when I open my mouth widely it pains, is it something serious, pls reply

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I have been having a swelling below my left ear for the last 2 days..I also suffering with pain there

Saw this ear swelling/pimple underneath the skin near ear lobe. It is painful and feels fluidy sac. Whom should we checking this with? What could be the possible cause?? And treatment needed??? As i often get it but recovers on its own. But, Not this time.

This is present in front of my ears since about 6 months. Initially it was of very less size and gradually it increased and currently is like this. It is not painful or tender and looks like it is adherent to the skin. What can it be and what can I do?

Ear is being painful deeper all time while i grind or eat something eventhough , its been approx 3 days suffering from pain.

There is on and off swelling in parotid gland below ear on left side in front side of ear especially during winters. What is the solution and effect of the issue ?

Consultant to the DERMATOLOGIST Prescription as under for medicine Cefixime syrup 5ml x 2times Ibu para syrup 5mlx 2 times Cream nadifloxacin 2 times Cream sofraxen ds 2 times Can this swelling behind the ear be cured with medicine?

My baby has ear swelling outside of the right ear, some skin is swollen. As per Skin specialist dr. Following medicine is ongoing Cefixime syrup 5 ml x 2 times Ibu+ para syrup 5ml x 2 times Cream nadifloxacin Cream sofraxen DX It will be fine on medicine or any surgery required?

I have swelling in my vagina after intercourse and it is also painful. What should I do in such a situation? I am very worried.

Behind the left ear there is swelling and a gath from side like a circle. It pains when i open the mouth or chew the hard food or strech the mouth. The ear, mouth and neck are streched and swelling near the neck

Swelling and sty on upper eyelid. Not painful But hurting. Hot or cold pack to use? Any application needed?

Swelling or boil behind ear, possibly due to infection, cyst, or blocked gland. A swelling, blister, or boil behind the ear is a localized lump, raised area, or sore that may be: Red or skin-colored Painful or tender to touch Filled with fluid or pus Warm or itchy

I am having pain and irritation in my left ear, eye and head since long time And irritation in throat also

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I had done a helix piercing in 2019; however it didn't work out for my right ear. It has a swelling now, no pain though. Wanted to know if this can be operated and also wanted to know if there's a chance that the swelling can happen again even after operation.

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