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If you have Allergies you can get swelling behind your ear easily. If you're needing this info because someone started to swell call a doctor but most likely it's Allergies.
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Swelling behind the ear can also be due to an infection filling the middle ear or outer ear with puss. Like all issues involving the ear it should be checked out by a Doctor.
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Does sinus congestion cause a swelling behind the ear?
no, but it can give you an ear infection.
Is swelling behind the ear normal with an ear infection?
Yes, swelling behind the ear can occur with an ear infection, particularly if there is inflammation or fluid buildup. This swelling may be a result of the body's immune response to the infection. However, if the swelling persists or is accompanied by severe pain, fever, or other concerning symptoms, it’s important to seek medical attention for a proper evaluation.
What causes swelling at the left side of head behind the ear?
Swelling behind the left ear could be caused by various factors including an insect bite, injury, infection, swollen lymph nodes, or a cyst. It is important to seek medical attention to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.
What causes sudden hearing loss and swelling of one side of face?
An ear infection can cause minimal swelling to moderate swelling around the ear, and can also cause hearing loss that can become permanent.
Do allergies cause sharp sporadic ear pain?
Possibly, if the allergy causes swelling of the eustachian tube and/or of the middle ear.
What causes rashes behind one ear and then the other ear?
it could be exema or an allergic reaction
You have the mumps is it bad if the swelling goes behind the ear?
Yes, swelling behind the ear during a mumps infection can be concerning. This symptom may indicate complications, such as orchitis or meningitis, which can arise from the viral infection. It's important to seek medical attention if you experience this swelling, as it can signal more serious health issues that need to be addressed.
What are the potential causes of pain or pressure in the sinuses behind the ear?
Potential causes of pain or pressure in the sinuses behind the ear include sinus infections, allergies, nasal polyps, and sinus blockages. These conditions can lead to inflammation and buildup of mucus in the sinuses, causing discomfort in the area behind the ear.
What are the potential causes of pressure or pain in the sinus cavity behind the ear?
Potential causes of pressure or pain in the sinus cavity behind the ear include sinus infections, allergies, nasal polyps, deviated septum, and sinus blockages. These conditions can lead to inflammation and buildup of mucus in the sinuses, causing discomfort in the area behind the ear.
What causes knots the size of olives behind left ear?
Could be a sebaceous cyst.
Swelling in front of left ear behind jaw-no pain began two weeks ago-experiencing some hay fever?
Swelling in front of the left ear behind the jaw with no pain could be due to enlarged lymph nodes, often caused by inflammation or infection. Since you are experiencing hay fever symptoms, it is likely that the swelling is related to your body's immune response to allergies. It is advisable to monitor the swelling and consult with a healthcare professional if it persists or worsens.
Red bump behind your ear?
no red bump behind my ear. behind my ear it just sore
