Introduction Swelling of the ear can have many causes, but should not be a cause for concern in most cases. In most cases, it is an inflamed, enlarged lymph node in the head and neck area, which suddenly becomes palpable. They can be slightly painful under pressure, but usually disappear within a few days. Other … Swelling behind the ear
Symptoms Depending on the cause of the swelling behind the ear, you may experience pain in the area of the swelling, but also headaches, earaches or painful movements of the head. Fever or malaise may also occur in case of mastoiditis or abscess. However, a swelling behind the ear can also be completely asymptomatic and … Symptoms | Swelling behind the ear
Swelling of the neck Swelling of the neck usually indicates a harmless enlargement of the lymph nodes, in the context of a cold or tonsillitis. In most cases, the swelling disappears on its own. Another, rather rare reason for a swelling of the neck can, however, be a congenital cyst of the throat, which contains … Swelling of the neck | Swelling behind the ear
Therapy A swelling behind the ear, which is caused by enlarged lymph nodes, in the context of a cold, does not need special treatment. Symptomatically, anti-inflammatory drugs (for example ibuprofen, or paracetamol) can be taken. In addition, bed rest and sufficient drinking should be ensured. In the case of an inflammation of the middle ear, … Therapy | Swelling behind the ear
Synonym Otalgia Symptoms Patients often complain of pulling pain in the ear, described as very unpleasant (earache). Dull, oppressive pain is also often described. In addition, many patients also complain about hearing disorders (dull hearing) in one or both ears. Often the ear pain is accompanied by a limited general condition and fever. At times, … Symptoms of earache
Surgical procedures The therapy of an inflammation of the air-filled (pneumatized) bone cells of the mastoid process (a bone located behind the ear), which can be imagined as a sponge or Swiss cheese, is always first treated surgically, i.e. by means of an operation. The goal is to remove the pus through drainage tubes. As … Mastoiditis therapy
Complications of surgical procedures As with any surgical procedure, mastoidectomy also involves risks and in rare cases can lead to complications. The facial nerve (nervus facialis) runs through the surgical site. A microscope is used during the operation to locate the facial nerve and to prevent accidental injury. Nevertheless, damage cannot be completely excluded. If … Complications of surgical procedures | Mastoiditis therapy
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General information The earlobe, Latin Lobulus auriculae, has no function in the true sense of the word, just as the auricles and the Darwin hump have become functionless for modern man. The earlobe is located at the lower part of the auricle. It could be described as a fleshy skin lobe, which can either be … Earlobe Inflammation
Perichondritis A completely different cause of inflammation of the ear and earlobe is perichondritis. This is an inflammation of the cartilage skin in the ear, which can spread to the surrounding skin. It is caused by germs and pathogens that have penetrated the skin, usually through very small, unnoticed injuries. The most common pathogens are … Perichondritis | Earlobe Inflammation
Introduction Pain in the ear often occurs in many people with a cold. In most cases, a cold occurs first, followed by slight pain and later by inflammation of the middle ear. The ear pain is often described as pulsating or pressing. They can be very annoying for those affected, as hearing loss also sets … Earache with a cold
When should I see the doctor? In most cases a cold can be cured without medical therapy. However, in the case of persistent inflammation, severe accompanying symptoms or a long duration of the illness, a medical clarification should not be left out. It is not uncommon for a germ requiring treatment to be present or … When should I see the doctor? | Earache with a cold