Question 1

what could be a bump behind the ear on your bone be from?

Accepted Answer

If it is beneath..: The skin and can be moved around it is most likely a cyst or a lymph node. Congenital cysts are often seen in this area in babies and young children but can appear later in life also. Lymph nodes in this area usually enlarge in response to a scalp lesion above or behind the ear, such as dandruff or a bug bite or scratch.

Question 2

bone hard painful bump behind ear but on bone, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Painful lump: A bone hard painful lump behind the ear could be due to an infection or a tumor. You need to be seen medically right away.

Question 3

daughter just found bony bump behind ear.  hard smaller then a bb.  pcp says no lymph nodes thinks cartilage. bone spur? no xrays done. i'm worried??

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Since it is smaller than a BB it is probably nothing to worry about.  X rays are not likely to show much in this area.  Just keep an eye on it and if it should start getting larger, then ask again for an evaluation.  Meanwhile, ask her not to rub or mess with it (or you either!)  Just check once a week or so.

Question 4

bump under skin, above ear bone, slightly above tragus area. small, firm, painless? i have chronic ear allergies

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Bump on head: You need to see your doctor to be certain, but this MAY be a sebaceous cyst.  These often occur on the head, neck, and shoulders.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

hard painful lump behind ear on the bone. only just noticed it. cannot move it is fixed to the bone?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: It is probably a small lymph node but it is best to get it checked by your GP. Make an appointment to get it checked out.

Question 6

what could be the cause of neck and behind ear, on the bone, pain when breath in or when my head goes back or forward? pcp found nothing wrong.

Accepted Answer

Do you have rheumatd: First we need to know if you have a confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis(ra)? If you do, then this neck pain can be related to RA and should respond to pain meds that you have used for treating your ra. You need to ask your treating doctor about how to manage the neck problem which can arise from arthritic problem in your cervical spine(neck). Tylenol (acetaminophen) take every 6 hourly would help for now.

Question 7

i have a bump behind my ear on the bone about the size of a small pea.  it is not visible and can only be felt when pressing on it. ear lobe feels hot?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous cyst: The sebaceous cyst is a firm rubbery subcutaneous lesion that's freely movable to the skin and has a central open that if  squeezed too hard a white thick smelly oil will express from the hole. Do not pick on the whole simply apply warm soapy compress as they open up on its own, if not surgical treatment maybe necessary to remove it.

Question 8

i have a small pea sized bump behind my ear on the bone. painless and doesnt seem to move, first noticed it a few days ago and was sore but now it not?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: This could be a sebaceous cyst or a lymph node.  It is a good sign that it no longer hurts.  Would continue to monitor it for change. If it gets larger, it has to be evaluated

Question 9

when should you worry if a bump comes up behind your ear on the bone 31 year old female healthy no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry.: Most likely, a bump behind the ear is a slightly enlarged lymph node that is noticeable due to infection or inflammation.  Alternatively, it could be a benign skin condition.  If it persists longer than 1 month, then consider having it checked out by your physician.

Question 10

bump behind ear on 4 year old?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: A lymph node as a result of anupper respiratory infection.

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Bump under skin, above ear bone, slightly above tragus area. small, firm, painless? i have chronic ear allergies

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What could be the cause of neck and behind ear, on the bone, pain when breath in or when my head goes back or forward? pcp found nothing wrong.

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I have a bump behind my ear on the bone about the size of a small pea. it is not visible and can only be felt when pressing on it. ear lobe feels hot?

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