Question 1

what causes pain behind ear?

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Few things: This could be caused by nerve irritation stemming from your upper cervical (neck) spine. It could also be related to your mastoid bone. If you have had any recent infections, such as an ear infection, that infection can migrate to your mastoid bone and cause complications. You also have some muscle attachments just at the base of your skull that could lead to pain in the area. Hope that helps!

Question 2

what could a hard knot behind ear i have had it for 15 years?

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Node or osteoma: A hard bump could be a lymph node but these usually are mobile.  Sometimes the bone behind the ear (mastoid) is not smooth so may feel bumpy.  If it sits right behind the ear lobe it could either be a part of the second cervical vertebra or a parotid salivary tumor which can be firm and slow growing.  If it is enlarging i suggest it should be evaluated.

Question 3

hard as a rock node behind ear for almost 6 months now. i feel horrible. so many symptoms. what test should i get and why is this happening?

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Go Tomorrow to Doc: Symptoms and an enlarged, hard, unresolving lymph node needs prompt evaluation to ensure it is not a cancer (lymphoma).  It likely will need to be excised and taken to the lab for cell analysis. You also will likely need blood testing.

Don't sit on this. It must be evaluated sooner rather than later.

Question 4

1 centimeter movable node behind ear?25 y old male.  been there for about 3 months, i don't think it has grown. does movable mean its not as serious?

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Probably normal : Moveable is always better. If it's painless and asymptomatic, 1cm is normal. If it's starts having symptoms or grows, would be reasonable to work up further or consider removing.

Question 5

what does bump behind ear mean?

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Bump behind ear: Hello, the bump behind your ear could be the normal mastoid process which is prominent behind our ear or a lymph node. I have seen nodes behind the ear that needed excision. See your doctor for a recommendation.

Question 6

what causes severe pain behind ear?

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See an ENT: Pain behind the ear can occur due to many illnesses. Ear, infection, swimmer's ear to name a few. Any person experiencing pain behind the ear should obtain medical attention ASAP. See an ENT for evaluation and treatment to avoid serious complications.

Question 7

small soft ball behind ear, dangerous?

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Not likely: An asymptomatic ball or nodiule in that location is likely to be a benign lipoma, a fatty tumor of no pathologic significance.  These sometimes enlarge and can be easily removed if it bothers you but these will cause no illness.

Question 8

how do cancereous lumps behind ear look like?

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Swelling: Any type of unusual swelling or skin lesions with ulceration or continued growth in size should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist.

Question 9

whats the cause of dry flaky skin behind ear?

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Seborrhea: Sounds like seborrheic dermatitis an inflammatory skin condition...You can try otc hydrocortisone. See your dermatologist for stronger medications as well as a complete examination.

Question 10

getting spasms on the left side of head behind ear?

Accepted Answer

Head spasm: Spasm behind the ear is the result of neck muscle spasm. It is common and usually has no worrisome underlying cause.

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