Question 1

what's the most common cause for swollen lymph node behind ear?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Lymph nodes behind the ear drain areas of the adjacent scalp and ear. If you have any infection of that area, the lymph nodes will be enlarged and tender

Question 2

can a sew in weave cause you to have a swollen lymph node behind ear.

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Yes: Lymph nodes can enlarge to inflammation, infection and even cancer in the near vicinity.  A sew in weave can cause an immune response, thus leading to lymph node swelling. If you have any signs or symptoms of infection such as fever or redness, pain and swelling at the weave site you should see a doctor soon.

Question 3

swollen lymph node behind ear around 1cm size. a bit hurts when pressed. no other symptoms. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Scalp issue?: Lymph nodes in the neck ofter get enlarged due to issue with the scalp, e.g., dandruff. Wash your scalp daily with any shampoo. Check your node every couple of weeks, not more frequently. if it doubles in size or other nodes get enlarged, see a doctor, otherwise watchful waiting is appropriate.

Question 4

can chikenpox cause a swollen lymph node behind ear?

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox: Yes lymph nodes do become swollen in many parts of the body.   They are strategically placed to capture any spreading infection from getting to the rest of the body.  Chickenpox is a viral infection and  please be aware that a secondary staph infection can also be present in some of the lesions.   If the sores are bigger than a nickel you should see the doctor for added meds.

Question 5

have swollen lymph node behind ear when touched it feels like theres a hard ball in there not on any meds feeling well just got high prolactin levels?

Accepted Answer

Location issue: If you are talking about right behind ear, there usually aren't major lymph node chains hanging out unless it is more in the neck region.  Something that may feel like lymph node in the area may be blocked duct/follicle.  Not sure if this has anything to do with high prolactin levels but this would not be typical.  You can try warm compress as if this is a blocked follicle, may help.

Question 6

what could cause chronic middle ear effusion in right ear in an adult? there's also a swollen lymph node behind ear present for 10 months (painless).

Accepted Answer

Fluid in ear: It could Eustachian tube dysfunction and may resolve on its own after a few weeks.

Question 7

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 8

i had a swollen lymph node behind ear.took antibio.now lymph node is moving inside ear.dont see a visible lump but i can feel by touching.recovering?

Accepted Answer

Node: What do you mean "now lymph node is moving inside ear"? that makes no sense. If the node is not visible anymore then its probably resolving.

Question 9

can hiv symptoms first arise after 60 days? sore neck maybe swollen lymph node behind ear by jaw? tested negative at 33 days duo 4th gen hiv test. am i over reacting? please help?

Accepted Answer

: No, 60 days is too late. And the negative test proves HIV is not a possible cause of your symptoms. Nobody can ever have HIV symptoms with a negative 4th generation blood test. And your symptoms do not sound like HIV anyway. See a doctor if the problem doesn't clear up soon.

Question 10

what can cause swollen lymph node behind the ear?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Generally speaking, infection or inflammation cause swollen lymph nodes. In response to an infection, the lymph nodes increase production of immune cells to fight the infection, increasing their size and creating some tenderness in the process. Some certain types of cancers can also cause similar swelling. Simple blood tests can evaluate these possibilities, but the vast majority are not cancer.

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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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I had a swollen lymph node behind ear.took antibio.now lymph node is moving inside ear.dont see a visible lump but i can feel by touching.recovering?

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Can hiv symptoms first arise after 60 days? sore neck maybe swollen lymph node behind ear by jaw? tested negative at 33 days duo 4th gen hiv test. am i over reacting? please help?

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