The situation when a lump jumped up behind an ear is familiar to many, but most often this phenomenon occurs in children, which cannot but cause concern among parents. Sometimes it does not bother the child and does not even increase over time, but to leave it to the mercy of fate is still not worth it. You will feel much calmer if you consult with a specialist who, if possible, will prescribe a course of treatment.
Bumps behind the ears of a child can appear for various reasons. The same doctors claim that in most cases such tumors arise due to an increase in lymph nodes or the occurrence of atheroma. By the way, the latter is diagnosed very simply - this is a round formation of small size, which is located only behind the ear. Atheroma does not hurt, does not cause any inconvenience and is completely safe. But the situation with inflammation of the lymph node is more unpleasant - a small pea can be extremely painful and cause a lot of inconvenience, causing concern to the patient.
However, this is not all the reasons why bumps may appear behind the ears of a child. This can be all kinds of infections of the oral cavity, burns and injuries, problems with the immune system, in particular its decrease, as well as various oncological formations and chronic diseases such as diabetes, HIV infection and tuberculosis.
Agree, when behind the ear a solid bump, which does not look like an atheroma, it is better to show it to the doctor in order to avoid negative consequences.
How is the diagnosis of diseases? Initially, a blood test is performed in all directions, not excluding the determination of the reaction to the most complex problems. If necessary, an ultrasound examination of the tissues adjacent to the neoplasm behind the ear is performed . The final stage of the study will be a biopsy of the tumor, which will accurately determine the symptoms of its appearance. In any case, before determining the cause of the bumps behind the ears of a child, in no case should one act on it by rubbing, heating, treating with various ointments and liquids. Also try to reduce the effects of sunlight on the affected area. All this will help to slow down or at least not provoke the development of the disease, if present, and to maintain the health of the baby.
If the diagnosis showed that the appearance of a lump behind the ears in a child is caused only by a catarrhal disease and an inflammatory process progressing as a result, you can not worry and help him on his own.
It is not at all necessary to refuse the course of treatment that the doctor advised, but there will not be anything terrible if you resort to the advice of traditional medicine. This will help to cope with the tumor faster. But remember that in no case should you delay with going to the doctor if you find a very
enlarged lymph node, colds in the near past and present were not observed, and the lump itself causes quite unpleasant sensations, pain and even an increase in body temperature .
Take care of your children and do not neglect the help of specialists!