Why does a lump grow behind my ear but it doesn't hurt?

It is common for adults and children to have a lump on any part of the body. In most cases, it does not attract people's attention, but we should understand the reasons for the lump on a certain part of the body in time. If the lump behind the ear is just an ordinary acne, it is completely fine to let it heal on its own. However, if it does not hurt, then we need to thoroughly understand the cause.

It's hard to be sure, and the possibility of local inflammatory infection cannot be ruled out. It is recommended that you apply antibiotic ointment locally and pay attention to hygiene. Generally, the condition will gradually improve. Pay attention to hygiene, avoid squeezing, try anti-inflammatory treatment, drink plenty of water, and have a detailed examination if necessary. As long as it doesn't grow, hurt or turn red, you can ignore it for now. If there is any problem, go to the hospital for treatment in time! Basically, there are two possibilities: sebaceous cysts and swollen lymph nodes.

Explanation:

1. There is no need to rush to treat sebaceous cyst. You can go to the hospital for diagnosis and elective surgery to remove it. It is a very minor operation and you can leave after treatment. The operation fee is less than 200 yuan. This possibility is high. It is usually located in the lower part behind the ear, and is more common behind the earlobe.

2. Swollen lymph nodes may be caused by surrounding diseases, such as otitis media, scalp infection, etc. The lymph nodes themselves do not need to be treated, just the primary disease. If the primary disease is unknown, you can observe it first. This possibility is small, and it is usually located on the bone surface and under the skin in the middle behind the ear.

Suggestions:

Exercise outdoors more often to strengthen your body and prevent colds. Drink plenty of water, take adequate rest, avoid fatigue, and have a regular life.

Problems in any part of the body should not be taken lightly. We should pay special attention to those lumps that do not hurt or itch, because they may become more serious in the future and cause considerable trouble to your daily life. People say that a lump behind the ear is no big deal and what's more important is that it doesn't hurt and no one takes it seriously. But it may be more serious. I hope to see a doctor in time to find out the situation.