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Swollen Ear Lobe Causes
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Ear lobes swollen infected pain in sides of neck below ear lobes what could this be?
Lymph nodes: Given the information it is likely that you have some inflamed lymph nodes in your neck. ...Read more
Lobe (Definition)
1. A rounded projection, especially a rounded, projecting anatomical part. (for example, the lobe of an ear) 2. A subdivision of a bodily organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries. (for example, a ...Read more
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Decreased hearing, middle ear effusion in right ear only, enlarged mastoid lymph node for 10 months. No history of ear infection. What could cause?
See ENT: Whatever is happening , I don't like what I hear. See ENT ASAP ...Read more
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Why causes a left ear lobe to hurt?
Something not on RT.: Don' have a clue, except if it's only on the left something on the left is causing it to hurt. ...Read more
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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).
Fluid in ear: It could Eustachian tube dysfunction and may resolve on its own after a few weeks. ...Read more
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What causes swollen lymph node behind the ear?
Ear problem: If you have any trauma/cut/irritation/infection/inflammation around that ear- perhaps around the ear lobe, ear canals- you can have enlargement of the lymph node behind the ear. Systemic dusease like viral infection can also cause swollen lymph gland on the area. ...Read more
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Hearing loss (with middle ear effusion in right ear), enlarged firm mastoid node on same side for 10 months, nose chronically blocked. Possible cause?
Infection vs inflama: This could be infection vs inflammation You may have sinus infection. You need to see ENT. You may need a biopsy. ...Read more
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Can an outer ear infection cause a swollen occipital lymph node?
Possibly: The lymph nodes behind the ear are among the first to drain the ear region. Any infection if the ear, middle ear or outer ear, can often cause these lymph nodes to swell. As far back as the occiput is less likely, but still possible. ...Read more
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Is teething can cause enlarged lymph node behind/middle part left ear??
No: Please see Dentist to evaluate "teething," and Physician to investigate swelling behind ear. Probably not related, but all pain, bleeding, or swelling should be immediately investigated. ...Read more
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What causes swollen mastoid glands?
Lymph nodes: I assume you mean the glands near the mastoid processes behind the ears. Probably lymph nodes. Can be due to local infection, llike scalp infection. If it persists, see your md. ...Read more
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Can unilateral singular white tonsil spot, earache, puffy vein behind ear (with pulse ?Possible gland), small neck gland 8mths ++ be tonsillitis?
Tonsillolith?: Is the white spot in the tonsil perhaps a tonsillolith that's causing local ongoing injury and inflammation? Have you tried removing it? ...Read more
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Having ear fullness. Also feels like lymph node behind my earlobe next to jaw is swollen. Ear infection?
Ear: Could be wax, infection or jaw joint related. See your doctor or an ENT to check it out. ...Read more
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Pain behind ear, ear infection and lymph nodes little swollen?
Mastoiditis: Pain behind the ear associated with ear infections can be due to an inflamed lymph node. A more concerning scenario is mastoiditis, an infection of a bony part of the skull. This is usually accompanied by fever, tenderness and displacement of the pinna (pushed forward) and requires immediate medical intervention. ...Read more
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I am experiencing ear itch, ear ache, burning hot sensation, ear swelling, ear peeling, swollen behind ear and side of jaw. Back of head headache.
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Needs to be checked: With all these symptoms in ear and jaw and pain in back of head.It is possible it is due to an infectious process somewhere in ear or jaw.I suggest you make an apt with your doctor and get it checked ...Read more
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What can cause swollen lymph nodes between ear and jaw?
Parotid nodes: The major sites of node involvement in the H&N area are related to the jugular nodes. If not of primary lymphomatous origin the nodes are metastatic usually from thyroid or oral squamous lesions metastatic to neck. In the area between ear and jaw the parotid is a major structure with multiple nodes either metastatic from cutaneous regions or from a primary parotid lesion. Bx may be needed. ...Read more
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Can an ear infection cause swollen neck lymph nodes?
Not directly: The swollen lymph nodes may be part of a viral infection and the otitis may have followed. I don't believe that the otitis itself caused swollen lymph nodes in the neck. ...Read more
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What causes middle ear infection?
Bacterial and viral : Ear infections are more common in children due to their anatomy and predisposition for upper respiratory infections. When the eustachian tube fails to maintain a neutral pressure relative to the outside world, the middle ear can accumulate fluid, siphon bacteria from the upper respiratory tract into the middle ear and an infection results. Eustachian tube swelling is often initiated with a virus. ...Read more
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Will fluid behind my ear drum cause lymph nodes to swell?
Ear infection & Node: A lymph node swells when it is fighting off an infection in the tissue up stream from it. An ear infection can very easily lead to swollen lymph nodes. If this is the case the lymph nodes may stay swollen longer than one is on medication for the infection. ...Read more
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Can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph glands around the neck and ear area?
Yes: Certain adenoviruses can cause these problems.
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What causes severe frontal lobe headache radiating to left temporal area?
What's your question: Maybe your have migraine. See your doctor, and get this diagnosed and treated. ...Read more
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Infection is the cause of swollen left ear or right ear?
Can be rt or left: You can get infection in right or left ear, and there will be swlling of the ear lobe or ear canal in external ear infection there are other conditions which can also cause swelling of external ear, so have it checked by your doctor. ...Read more