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My dr. says i have fluid bhind my ear. i have a big lump bhind it now. it is causing pain/headaches. i 'm on antibiotics for a cold. will that help?
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Effusion : Fluid collection behind ear can be caused by allergy, infection, eustacion tube dysfunction. As to the lump behind ear could be lymph node reacting to infection, but concerning for mastoiditis. I suggest you revisit your physician antibiotics should help.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Head lump: The lump may reactive lymph node to the infection, which is all part of the symptoms you have been having. Your primary care doctor will likely explain this.
Answered 9/26/2015
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