Question 1

what causes little bumps behind a childs ear

Accepted Answer

Lymph node swelling: Our immune system includes a number of way stations where immune cells (lymphocytes and others) congregate and fight infection.  These are called lymph nodes.  The ones located behind the ears ("posterior auricular") can enlarge during a viral infection, or from inflammation involving the outer ear or scalp, as in swimmer's ear or seborrhea of the scalp.  Malignancy would be a rare cause.

Question 2

i have a hard bump behind my right ear, what could it be ?

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Lymph node: The most likely mass behind the ear... Assuming you are not feeling the mastoid bone would be an enlarged lymph node. If present for more than 2 weeks or larger than 2cm... Get it checked.

Question 3

i have a very hard, immobile, and painless bump 2 inches behind my right ear. it seems like it has changed in size. cause for concern?

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Needs to be checked: It is very hard to say what this hard lump could be without more information like how long you have had it.And if it hurts to touch.Since it has grown in size and is of concern to you.I suggest you get it checked by your family doctor.It may be a cyst,But we can only know after examining it.And it may need to be excised and sent to lab for biopsy if indicated

Question 4

i consistently get hard bumps behind my ears that disappear after a few days. does this indicate something about my lifestyle that i need to change?

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Lymph nodes: The hard bumps behind the ears are likely just lymph nodes. Just eat healthy and keep an eye on them. They will come and go. If they stay around for more than a few weeks, they need to get checked.  Food luck!

Question 5

bump behind left ear and i think it's hard and not movable. pain in the area sometimes but not while touching it. changes size throughout day actually?

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Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 6

bone hard painful bump behind ear but on bone, what to do?

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Painful lump: A bone hard painful lump behind the ear could be due to an infection or a tumor. You need to be seen medically right away.

Question 7

she has a bump behind one ear that is not behind the other. it seems to be firm like cartilage. she hadn't noticed it until it started itching today.

Accepted Answer

Must be examined: Never ignore any unexplained "bump" - possible lymph noted, lipoma, bony exostosis or calcified sebaceous cyst: I suggest evaluation and if needed, surgical excision.

Question 8

i have hit my head verry hard and are left with a bump behind left ear. i can't seem to touch it without feeling any discomfort and pain. should i worry about it. it's been 3 days now.

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Doctor can evaluate: A person should go to the ER or see her own doctor if she:  vomits more than once, loses consciousness over 30 seconds, has a headache that is worsening, has changes in her behavior such as getting irritable, has changes in coordination such as clumsiness, is confused such as difficulty recognizing people or places, has changes in speech, or is just very worried about the situation.

Question 9

i have had to wear glasses since i was a  child  i have just recently noticed a little bump behind my ear where my glasses are it doesn't hurt or itch?

Accepted Answer

Lump behind ear: it could be a swollen lymph node.  Monitor it for a week or so and if no improvement then get it checked out

Question 10

my 6-yo son has a small hard immovable painless bone-like bump  behind his ear. ?

Accepted Answer

Likely lymph node: The area behind the ear is called the mastoid bone. Often there is a tiny lymph node over this area that can appear quite prominent. As long as it is about the size of a pea and mobile, it is normal. Next time you seen your doctor, have it checked. All the best.

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I have a hard bump behind my right ear, what could it be ?

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I have a very hard, immobile, and painless bump 2 inches behind my right ear. it seems like it has changed in size. cause for concern?

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I consistently get hard bumps behind my ears that disappear after a few days. does this indicate something about my lifestyle that i need to change?

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Bump behind left ear and i think it's hard and not movable. pain in the area sometimes but not while touching it. changes size throughout day actually?

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Bone hard painful bump behind ear but on bone, what to do?

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She has a bump behind one ear that is not behind the other. it seems to be firm like cartilage. she hadn't noticed it until it started itching today.

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I have hit my head verry hard and are left with a bump behind left ear. i can't seem to touch it without feeling any discomfort and pain. should i worry about it. it's been 3 days now.

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I have had to wear glasses since i was a child i have just recently noticed a little bump behind my ear where my glasses are it doesn't hurt or itch?

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My 6-yo son has a small hard immovable painless bone-like bump behind his ear. ?

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