Bump behind my right ear

abdulla73 · #1 Dec 14, 2006, 11:58 PM

Hi,

I've noticed for the last two weeks that I have a hardened bump behind the middle of my right ear. It feels as hard as a bone. It doesn't hurt or anything, but I am getting stressed out about it. Anyone know what it could be? What are the probabilities that it could be something very serious?

EReynolds · Dec 15, 2006, 12:18 AM

It could be a Lymph Gland you got from a cold. You could see a doctor but most likely when you leave it alone it will go away. If it gets bigger or more painful, I suggest to see a doctor.

God Bless,
Elizabeth

Thomas1970 · Dec 15, 2006, 12:53 AM

I agree with Elizabeth, it is probably a swollen lymph node. Though if it does in fact feel like bone, it could be the mastoid process you are feeling, part of the temporal bone of the skull and a site of muscle attachments. It is possible for this bone to become infected, mastoiditis, though not common.
I agree, if it persists for any length of time, gets larger or becomes tender to touch, have it examined by a doctor. Though it is probably nothing much to worry about.
Take care.

nadja550 · Dec 25, 2006, 09:29 PM

It Is A Normal Part Of Your Ear. I Have Them Too! Is It On Both Ears? Because There Are Not Lypmph Nodes On Your Ears.

clouded · Dec 26, 2006, 04:20 PM

I had the same problem, and i finally went to the doctor. she said it was lymph nodes. they have been there now for about 5 years.

its normal, dont worry.



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