Lump above right ear

Question 1

Hi! so i found a lump above my right ear. it feels as though the lump is on the bone above my ear. it is somewhat tender. no headaches. please help!

Answer

Infected cyst: This may represent an infected cyst and may need care by your family physician.

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Question 2

My husband has had bad migraines for the last 2-3 days nothing helps noticed a small and soft lump above his right ear very painful when touched ?

Answer

ENT doc: The headaches may or may not be related to the "lump". See ENT doc soon to evaluate lump and relationship to headaches.

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Question 3

Two weeks ago i noticed a small pea sized lump above my right ear its now the size of a almond. its hard and painless.. worried because of the growth?

Answer

Have it checked: I suggest having this skin lesion checked because of its growth. There is a good possibility that it is a cyst under your skin, but it is impossible t... Read More

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Question 4

I have a lump above my right ear that is causing swelling on the side of my face, behind my ear, and causing my ear itself to swell. it is painful to ?

Answer

Most lumps, benign: Don't start worrying. The majority of small bumps on your head would be benign (not cancer). Lumps that can be tender are cysts, lymph nodes and les... Read More

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Question 5

I have been hard of hearing since i was a young child & i have found a lump above my right ear & i can feel some pressure what should i do?

Answer

Get evaluated: New lumps or masses on the head and neck, particularly when associated with conditions such as hearing loss should be evaluated by a physician who spe... Read More

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Question 6

Terrible headaches, causing difficulty thinking, blurred vision, lump in artery above right ear when this happens. what is it?

Answer

Not sure!: Very concerning! you need evaluation. Possibly migraine or depending on age (temporal arteritis).

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Question 7

I have a lump directly above my right ear it's sore to touch and hard?

Answer

See below: Could be an inflamed lymph node or a skin infection. Hard to determine without examination and getting more information.

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Question 8

I have just noticed a small lump right above my ear that is painful to touch. it is definitely not a spot and isn't red or coloured at all.

Answer

Lymph node: Likely a reactive lymph node. Will likely dissipate in 7-10 days. If it persists, see an ENT doc for assessment.

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Question 9

I had a sharp, burning pain on the right side of my head and then a lump appeared right above my ear. it is a little sore. what should i do?

Answer

Consider getting: Evaluated. Your primary care doctor good place to start. They are likely related, and question becomes what is the cause of the swelling.. Someone ne... Read More

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Question 10

Hit in temple with a 22oz hammer 3 days ago/immediate headache that wrapped around my head very painful but subsided after a few hours/soft lump an inch above my right ear painful to touch/and opening jaw hurts still 3 days later?

Answer

Appears you experienced a closed head injury causing a local hematoma above your right ear, and this should resolve over the next few weeks, but will ... Read More

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Lump above right ear

Hi! so i found a lump above my right ear. it feels as though the lump is on the bone above my ear. it is somewhat tender. no headaches. please help!

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My husband has had bad migraines for the last 2-3 days nothing helps noticed a small and soft lump above his right ear very painful when touched ?

Two weeks ago i noticed a small pea sized lump above my right ear its now the size of a almond. its hard and painless.. worried because of the growth?

I have a lump above my right ear that is causing swelling on the side of my face, behind my ear, and causing my ear itself to swell. it is painful to ?

I have been hard of hearing since i was a young child & i have found a lump above my right ear & i can feel some pressure what should i do?

Terrible headaches, causing difficulty thinking, blurred vision, lump in artery above right ear when this happens. what is it?

I have a lump directly above my right ear it's sore to touch and hard?

I have just noticed a small lump right above my ear that is painful to touch. it is definitely not a spot and isn't red or coloured at all.

I had a sharp, burning pain on the right side of my head and then a lump appeared right above my ear. it is a little sore. what should i do?

Hit in temple with a 22oz hammer 3 days ago/immediate headache that wrapped around my head very painful but subsided after a few hours/soft lump an inch above my right ear painful to touch/and opening jaw hurts still 3 days later?

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