A 19-year-old female asked:
Could i have lymphoma? bad headaches for few weeks, small lump behind ear (firm but moves slightly), tiredness and breathlessness?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Matthew Russellanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 17 years experience
Have it checked out: Sounds like a small lymph node, which for a 19 year old is most likely completely normal.
However, if you are having other symptoms and are concerned for a cancerous process, have it checked out. The bump may or may not be related to your other symptoms.
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Symptoms: Your symptoms are nonspecific and only suggestive that you should see a doc to be evaluated.
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Dr. Devon Websteranswered
Medical Oncology 24 years experience
Yes, but...: There are more common things that are probably the cause for your symptoms. You may have a viral illness, an infection, or a different problem. Go see a healthcare provider for a check-up. Some simple blood tests may help figure this out. The small lump behind your ear could be a lymph node, but these get enlarged with many viral infections, not just lymphoma.
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