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Q: Lump Behind Ear

asked by: whitfd on January 10th, 2006

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Hi,
i'm not sure wheteher its serious or not but I have two small hard seamingly gland like lumps behind my left ear. There is no pain and my hearing is perfect.
Please help
dan :?

Replies(7)

michelle1981

replied on January 10th, 2006

Supporter

Are you sure it isn't a cyst?

whitfd

replied on January 10th, 2006

New User

Well im not sure but its been around for a while and had no change in size, it has never shown above the skin either

michelle1981

replied on January 10th, 2006

Supporter

It could be a swollen gland. Do you or have you had a cut near the area?

whitfd

replied on January 11th, 2006

New User

I dont think so

michelle1981

replied on January 11th, 2006

Supporter

Have you booked an appointment with your doctor yet?

whitfd

replied on January 12th, 2006

New User

Nope, dont think its serious cos they are so small

michelle1981

replied on January 12th, 2006

Supporter

If I were you I would see a doctor..... You never know.

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