Question 1

i cleaned out my ear and a few days later it started hurting and my jaw bone where it connects below the ear is hurting. do i have an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It seems you have an otitis externa (infection of ear canal).  Check with your doctor.

Question 2

is there need to be concerned about a lump/swelling that continues to appear.  no pain. located under the jaw bone below ear. fever 99 -100. tyl not w?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Get checked.  It could be infection but it could be something more serious like a tumor.  If there is a mass that persists a few weeks with no symptoms and for no reason, it may need a scan and/or a biopsy.  This is especially the case if there is a history of smoking and drinking or skin cancers for this part of the body.

Question 3

hard,painful, and immovable lump below ear on jaw. had wisdom teeth removed a couple months ago, could it be bone/tooth residue stuck in paritod gland?

Accepted Answer

Lump on jaw: Possibly but unlikely - usually wisdom teeth come out intact - and any bony fragments are going to be large -  is it on the jawbone?    Usually parotid gland stones move with the parotid gland.  If its on the jawbone - probably should get it checked out.

Question 4

hard,painful, and immovable lump below ear. had wisdom teeth removed a couple months ago, could it be bone/tooth residue stuck in gland or lymph node?

Accepted Answer

NO: No. Hard lump not likely related to wisdom teeth. see ENT doc about lump. Sounds like parotid mass.

Question 5

painless firm lump directly below ear, directly behind left jaw bone, right in that crease. sometimes when opening mouth or lifting head up it'll move. no other symptoms other than random pains inside ear, but was cleared of ear infection months ago?

Accepted Answer

Blocked gland?: A sebaceous cyst is a collection of oily fluid that occurs when an oil gland is blocked.  Some folks are more prone to them than other and they often appear on the neck, shoulders, and back.  Try to avoid skin products that are oily.  I would also stay away from transfats and bad oils, which is good for overall health. Doc can diagnose and if that's the case, remove it.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

found a new semi-hard, painless small lump under the skin below the ear, behind the jaw bone. had blood tests which were normal, and the lump is hidden unless when pulling the skin back. would ultrasound rule out cancer, or a different test?

Accepted Answer

: US will not likely help. I would trust what Dr says unless you dont trust them. If that is a problem then get one you do.

Question 7

bone swelling behind the ear on the side of the head?

Accepted Answer

Probably mastoid: Probably air cells in the bone  of your skull that should be there.

If it has increased in size or is tender see ENT doctor

Question 8

what could be a bump behind the ear on your bone be from?

Accepted Answer

If it is beneath..: The skin and can be moved around it is most likely a cyst or a lymph node. Congenital cysts are often seen in this area in babies and young children but can appear later in life also. Lymph nodes in this area usually enlarge in response to a scalp lesion above or behind the ear, such as dandruff or a bug bite or scratch.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

are there risks high for the ear bone reconstruction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Biggest risk is surgery doesn't help your hearing. In experienced hands, the surgery is fairly safe.

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I cleaned out my ear and a few days later it started hurting and my jaw bone where it connects below the ear is hurting. do i have an ear infection?

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Is there need to be concerned about a lump/swelling that continues to appear. no pain. located under the jaw bone below ear. fever 99 -100. tyl not w?

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Hard,painful, and immovable lump below ear on jaw. had wisdom teeth removed a couple months ago, could it be bone/tooth residue stuck in paritod gland?

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Hard,painful, and immovable lump below ear. had wisdom teeth removed a couple months ago, could it be bone/tooth residue stuck in gland or lymph node?

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Painless firm lump directly below ear, directly behind left jaw bone, right in that crease. sometimes when opening mouth or lifting head up it'll move. no other symptoms other than random pains inside ear, but was cleared of ear infection months ago?

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Found a new semi-hard, painless small lump under the skin below the ear, behind the jaw bone. had blood tests which were normal, and the lump is hidden unless when pulling the skin back. would ultrasound rule out cancer, or a different test?

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Bone swelling behind the ear on the side of the head?

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What could be a bump behind the ear on your bone be from?

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

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Are there risks high for the ear bone reconstruction surgery?

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