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On trip a week ago i wore sun hats and glasses constantly that made my ears sore. scalp sensitive and had a pimple inside right ear. now i notice i have a swollen lymph node behind that ear but irritation/pimple gone. no other symptoms. of concern?

Q: on trip a week ago i wore sun hats and glasses constantly that made my ears sore. scalp sensitive and had a pimple inside right ear. now i notice i have a swollen lymph node behind that ear but irritation/pimple gone. no other symptoms. of concern?

: It is likely a reactive lymph node (post auricular). Just observe it for now, the size should slowly get smaller and it often disappear after 7-10 days. Rarely, the node will get small, no longer tender but it persists.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is likely a reactive lymph node (post auricular). Just observe it for now, the size should slowly get smaller and it often disappear after 7-10 days. Rarely, the node will get small, no longer tender but it persists.

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Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

On trip a week ago i wore sun hats and glasses constantly that made my ears sore. scalp sensitive and had a pimple inside right ear. now i notice i have a swollen lymph node behind that ear but irritation/pimple gone. no other symptoms. of concern?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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