Question 1

i have had a swollen lymph node behind ear and cough for 4 weeks. not bigger. i did have eczema on scalp but now better, should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No, watch &amp; wait: Check the node every couple of weeks. If it doubles in size, other nodes become enlarged, the node becomes warm and painful, or if you lose weight, then see a doctor. It may take a few months for the node to shrink even after the eczema has cleared.
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Question 2

how do get rid of worm in my scalp and in my toung? i pulled on out of nose last night n i have 2 lump behind ear like i had on head which became worms. one is still big n hard on head. i'm scared?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your family doctor.

Question 3

large painful lump on scalp behind ear then smaller lumps down neck itchy painful. diagnosed with shingles but no blisters 5th day. something else?

Accepted Answer

Zoster sine zoster: Or shingles without a rash can occur but is not generally linked to a group of enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 4

rash that started and cleared on my chest but for over a year and a half has not gotten better. spread for over 2 years to scalp dandruff and sores, peeling behind ear, itchy smelly groin and upper buttocks? lost insurance in between jobs due covid?

Accepted Answer

: Rashes are very difficult to diagnosis without looking at them.  From your description of where it has traversed, I would be very suspicious of a fungal infection.  These can be notoriously hard to treat, as it can take months of medication to clear them, especially when they involve the scalp and nails. Most oral anti-fungal medications are very good, but need careful monitoring by doctor.

Question 5

what symptoms can come from having a migrain or cluster headache at age 18.(location: left side from mid forehead to behind ear.. on left side)?

Accepted Answer

Several: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 6

left side of scalp hurts when i touch it along with my ear on same side like everything is sensitive to touch on my left side of scalp and ear?

Accepted Answer

Zoster? Temporal art: This could represent herpes zoster, or a on diction called temporal arthritis. See physician for treatment as soon as possible. For zoster oral antivirals are started within 3 days. For temporal arteritis the blood test will be abnormal and oral medications need to be started to prevent damage to eyes or blood vessels inside of head.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

what+could+cause+pain+on+left+side+behind+ear that goes into neck ?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilitie: Most likely represents musculoskeletal discomfort, but could be secondary to ear or mastoid inflammation. Should be examined by physician.

Question 9

pain on left side of head behind ear after got hit there. should i be worried about concussions?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you are completely normal with just some pain at the site of impact, you probably can continue to observe. However, if you had loss or altered awareness, focal neurological deficit, worsening headache, are on blood thinners, etc., you ought to get it checked out. If in doubt, err on the side of getting checked out.

Question 10

can tension cause sharp localized pain on left side/skull behind ear and a little down neck? the pain lasts about 5-20 seconds and went away w/ heat?

Accepted Answer

Posteriorauricular n: This nerve can be irritated by bone or muscle spasm and can be aided by heat or massage.

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I have had a swollen lymph node behind ear and cough for 4 weeks. not bigger. i did have eczema on scalp but now better, should i worry?

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How do get rid of worm in my scalp and in my toung? i pulled on out of nose last night n i have 2 lump behind ear like i had on head which became worms. one is still big n hard on head. i'm scared?

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Large painful lump on scalp behind ear then smaller lumps down neck itchy painful. diagnosed with shingles but no blisters 5th day. something else?

A member asked:

Rash that started and cleared on my chest but for over a year and a half has not gotten better. spread for over 2 years to scalp dandruff and sores, peeling behind ear, itchy smelly groin and upper buttocks? lost insurance in between jobs due covid?

A member asked:

What symptoms can come from having a migrain or cluster headache at age 18.(location: left side from mid forehead to behind ear.. on left side)?

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Left side of scalp hurts when i touch it along with my ear on same side like everything is sensitive to touch on my left side of scalp and ear?

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Getting spasms on the left side of head behind ear?

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What+could+cause+pain+on+left+side+behind+ear that goes into neck ?

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Pain on left side of head behind ear after got hit there. should i be worried about concussions?

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Can tension cause sharp localized pain on left side/skull behind ear and a little down neck? the pain lasts about 5-20 seconds and went away w/ heat?

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