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Swelling behind ear on neck
I have encountered a small lump like swelling behind my ears on neck, where the jaw ends. I am facing this since a few days. I doesn't pain, nor is it visible. Only when I touch that area, I can feel it. Its only on one side. What could be the probable reason behind this. Should I wait for it to suppress by itself or should I consult a doctor immediately.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You might have palpated cervical lymph node which usually gets enlarged during respiratory tract infection. If it is painless and less than 1cm in diameter you need not worry about it as it is common in general population. If it's enlarging in size, painful and multiple in number then consult nearby ENT specialist
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