Tiny lump next to tragus of left ear

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Asked for Male, 27 Years

I have a small, hard lump on the tragus of my left ear. This is the small piece of cartilage right in front of the ear canal. I noticed it yesterday. It causes a feeling of very mild discomfort, and the pain increases when I press on it. What could this be, and what is the appropriate course of action: should I consult an ENT specialist or a general surgeon?

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Dr. Aneena Chacko

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Hyderabad

Please visit ENT surgeon

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Dr. Huma Akbar Gauri ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 3 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Huma Akbar Gauri

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 3 yrs exp Jaipur

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Hi.. kindly share a pic of it. From how many days u r suffering from pain?

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U should consult to an ent doctor.