Question 1

my 5 month old babies head is swollen above her ear?

Accepted Answer

Get baby evaluated: Any history of recent trauma?Did the baby bump her head at some point in the past 24 hrs?  How is the baby acting?Any vomiting?Given the baby's young age and that fact that their is swelling on her head and without more specifics I feel you should have her evaluated immediately in the ED.

Question 2

i have itchy lumps on the right side of my head an inch above my ear. my gland on that side also seems swollen and a bit sore. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, get evaluated : The swollen gland is responding to the agent causing the itchy bumps, most likely an infection. This could be folliculitis or bacterial infection in the hair follicles or a fungal ringworm infection. Bug bites are rare in the scalp but could also explain the itchy bumps. A visual exam is extremely important.

Question 3

hi i have been having the dame health issue for over a month, which are dizziness, light headed, swollen occipital lymph node, and head ache above my ear on the right side , finger, arm and toe tingling , what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: There are many things this can be. The possibilities are very very long since there are so many varied symptoms. I don't think you will get a good response without an in person examination. Dizziness alone can be vertigo, being light headed, loss of balance or just not feeling well. People report it differently and more details are needed.

Question 4

sharp pain on left side head above ear?

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: Such sharp,jabbing pains in that area are often due to neuralgia which is an irritable superficial nerve. This is more of a nuisance than anything serious and usually resolves without any specific treatment. However if symptoms persist or worsen, see your physician for evaluation.

Question 5

for the past 2 weeks i would have a pain in the right side of my head (above ear) and tingling that shoots down the entire right side of body. help???

Accepted Answer

Need: Full medical history and physical examination including neurological examination and possible radiologic examination

Question 6

hi iv got a twich in my head on the right side above my ear ?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Muscle spasm of the temporalis muscle. Should be very transient. If persistent or involves other areas, see your MD.

Question 7

reasons for swollen nurve on left side of head just above the ear?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal: Any swelling is abnormal. See oral surgeon or ENT doc for exam.

Question 8

weird sensation inside my left side of head above ear, below temple. no pain.

Accepted Answer

Not sure: But could be from teeth-grinding.  If problem persists, contact your doctor or dentist.

Question 9

what would cause the gland in my head near ear to be swolen?  feeling fine and no other glands swollen

Accepted Answer

It depnds on its siz: You should monitor the size of your lymph gland. If it is less than 1.5 cm, it may not be anything to worry about. But if it is getting bigger and gets to be 2 cm or larger, then you should consult your doctor, as a biopsy may be desirable to find the cause. Nothing immediately to worry about,  but check if it is growing over the next 1-2 months or not..

Question 10

i have pain when touching under ears. they're a little swollen and it hurts to move my head/neck side to side,what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Neck: could be lymph nodes that are swollen see your primary care for treatment

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My 5 month old babies head is swollen above her ear?

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I have itchy lumps on the right side of my head an inch above my ear. my gland on that side also seems swollen and a bit sore. should i be concerned?

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Hi i have been having the dame health issue for over a month, which are dizziness, light headed, swollen occipital lymph node, and head ache above my ear on the right side , finger, arm and toe tingling , what could it be?

A member asked:

Sharp pain on left side head above ear?

A member asked:

For the past 2 weeks i would have a pain in the right side of my head (above ear) and tingling that shoots down the entire right side of body. help???

A member asked:

Hi iv got a twich in my head on the right side above my ear ?

A member asked:

Reasons for swollen nurve on left side of head just above the ear?

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Weird sensation inside my left side of head above ear, below temple. no pain.

A member asked:

What would cause the gland in my head near ear to be swolen? feeling fine and no other glands swollen

A member asked:

I have pain when touching under ears. they're a little swollen and it hurts to move my head/neck side to side,what could this be?

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