Question 1

tmj, forgot to wear my night guard.  woke up with headache,  and painful swollen lymph node behind ear.  related to tmj or is it all seperate?

Accepted Answer

Separate: TMJ unlikey to cause swollen lymph nodes. Wear splint. See MD if enlarged nodes persist.

Question 2

i have swollen lymph nodes on the side of my neck and behind ear. some of them hurt. i have had them for a month. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Likely benign, but: The neck is a very common place for mild lymph node enlargements. We do about 5-6 lymph node biopsies a day-from the neck-and most of them are benign. However if rapid growth is noted, or if bigger than 3cm, or if other symptoms develop you need to have it checked. The most common cause of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck are a viral illness, a dental infection, skin infection and "other".

Question 3

2 swollen lymph nodes, 1 in neck, 1 behind ear for 7-8 yrs. went to ent, he said its nothing. 1 in neck give slight pain nd is quite big. is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: Probably ok as it has been there for years. You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.
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Question 4

i have two swollen lymph nodes behind the ears. 1 just developed in a matter of hours and it's painful. help!

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Lymph nodes in these: Areas carry lymph from the scalp and ears. Since it is on both sides, assuming that your ears are ok, check your scalp. If you have psoriasis, eczema or lesions on your scalp, or a reaction to a shampoo it could cause this. If you are having an ear problem see an ENT or your family doctor. For a scalp or skin problem see a dermatologist or your family doctor.

Question 5

have a whole line of swollen painful occipital lymph nodes.. behind my ear in the hairline and down my neck ? neck is very painful?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Your lymph nodes are a line of defense against infection and sometimes allergic reactions in your body. When they swell, they are fighting the infection. In your case, they are probably overworked and probably need the assistance of an antibiotic. If they do not respond to treatment, blood tests may be helpful to determine other causes.

Question 6

my 7 year daughter was recently bitten by a tick on her scalp. now she has 3 swollen lymph nodes behind her ear. will they go away by themselves?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Needs evaluation for Lyme disease and possible treatment.

Question 7

how do i treat swollen lymph nodes behind both ears?

Accepted Answer

Don't ...: ...Treat the lymph nodes. You need to find out what the cause is and treat that. See your doc.

Question 8

my 8 month child has several swollen lymph nodes behind both ears.  what can cause them?

Accepted Answer

Infections: The lymph nodes behind the ears and on the back of the neck are part of the huge system of infection-fighting 'lymph'. Each group of nodes (lumps) relates to specific areas of the body, so swelling behind the ears could be related to ear infection, scalp infection or irritation, and upper respiratory infections. Even after the infection is cleared, the lumps can remain for days to weeks.

Question 9

husband has swollen lymph nodes behind left ear,  unsure how long few weeks at least.  two swollen spots and not sure if i should be worried?

Accepted Answer

Physical examination: Please have a MD examine your husband. If confirmed &amp; it persists for : more weeks, I recommend s biopsy.

Question 10

is there anything that can cause sore swollen lymph nodes behind both ears?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring System: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food.  The lymph nodes "taste" the lymph to see if anything bad is there 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.

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Tmj, forgot to wear my night guard. woke up with headache, and painful swollen lymph node behind ear. related to tmj or is it all seperate?

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I have swollen lymph nodes on the side of my neck and behind ear. some of them hurt. i have had them for a month. is this serious?

A member asked:

2 swollen lymph nodes, 1 in neck, 1 behind ear for 7-8 yrs. went to ent, he said its nothing. 1 in neck give slight pain nd is quite big. is it ok?

A member asked:

I have two swollen lymph nodes behind the ears. 1 just developed in a matter of hours and it's painful. help!

A member asked:

Have a whole line of swollen painful occipital lymph nodes.. behind my ear in the hairline and down my neck ? neck is very painful?

A member asked:

My 7 year daughter was recently bitten by a tick on her scalp. now she has 3 swollen lymph nodes behind her ear. will they go away by themselves?

A member asked:

How do i treat swollen lymph nodes behind both ears?

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My 8 month child has several swollen lymph nodes behind both ears. what can cause them?

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Husband has swollen lymph nodes behind left ear, unsure how long few weeks at least. two swollen spots and not sure if i should be worried?

A member asked:

Is there anything that can cause sore swollen lymph nodes behind both ears?

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