What to do if a child has a lump behind his ear

In fact, it is not uncommon for many people to have a lump behind their ears. However, some people develop the lump behind the ear, while others develop it in children, so it is difficult to determine what specifically causes the lump behind the ear. There are many reasons for a lump to grow behind the ear. It could be a tumor or a skin problem. Let us take a look at the specific possible causes.

If a child has a lump behind his ear that can move, it is a lymph node. Usually if there is no redness, swelling or tenderness, you can just ignore it. This is left over from a disease infection in the child's body. If it is not getting bigger, it does not need to be treated. The lymph nodes will gradually disappear. If the lymph nodes become enlarged, lymphadenitis should be ruled out, which requires formal treatment.

The lymph nodes in this area usually swell after a cold or when there is prickly heat or boils on the surrounding skin, but the swelling usually does not go down in a short period of time, and in some people it may not go down for many years. But this has no effect on the human body. Because lymph nodes are the body's immune organs, they filter and remove toxins, bacteria, viruses and other foreign harmful substances produced by inflammation of the surrounding skin. When these things are filtered inside, the lymph nodes will enlarge, so this enlargement will not have any effect on the human body. Surgical removal is only considered if the tumor continues to grow larger or becomes hard and immobile. Normally we don't do anything. In summary, the possibilities are as follows:

1. Sebaceous cysts (cysts) are the most common.

2. It may also be fibroma, lipoma, or neuroma.

3. It may be a lymph node.

4. If there is pulsation when you press with your fingers, it is a hemangioma. This is unlikely, but it is possible.

In short, no matter what kind of tumor it is, it will not go away unless it is removed. It has been two years, so there should not be too much danger. Now the child is too young and uncooperative. Wait until he is older, more obedient, and cooperates, then we will remove it.

Many children develop lumps behind their ears. The specific cause is difficult to determine, after all, children's physical development is not yet complete. Therefore, once you discover the lump, don’t worry about whether it is painful or whether it is serious enough to cause damage to the body. You should take your child to see a doctor as soon as possible to diagnose the specific condition. I wish you a speedy recovery.