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Post auricular Lymphonities
I have post auricular Lymphonities behind my ear my blood reports are normal and ESR is also normal
Firstly it was hard now it's smooth this problem I noticed week ago I took antibiotics yesterday now it is smooth is it normal
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It's normal. Sometimes it enlarge during protection from infection or due to infection.
Treatment
Antibiotics
+ anti inflammatory
+ antiallergic
5 to 7 days.
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Yes — what you’re describing is very likely normal and expected in most cases of post-auricular (behind the ear) lymphadenitis (swollen lymph node).
• Lymph nodes in that area commonly swell due to minor infections (scalp, ear, throat, skin near ear/hairline) or even dandruff/irritation.
• They start hard (firm, tender) when inflammation is active.
• After antibiotics (or sometimes even without), they become softer as inflammation reduces and the node starts resolving — this is a good sign of response, not worsening.
• Normal blood reports + normal ESR strongly support that this is benign / reactive lymphadenopathy, not something serious like TB, lymphoma, or cancer (those usually cause persistently hard nodes, multiple nodes, fever, weight loss, night sweats — none of which you mention).
Since it’s only been 1 week, it’s still early — nodes can take 2–6 weeks to fully shrink back to normal even after infection clears.
Next Steps
• No need to panic — this pattern (hard → softer after antibiotics, normal blood tests) is classic for simple reactive node.
• Continue antibiotic if doctor prescribed full course (usually 5–7 days) — do not stop early.
• See the same doctor (ENT or general physician) in 3–5 days or 1 week for re-check:
• They will palpate (feel) the node again
• If it’s shrinking or stable → just monitor
• If it enlarges, becomes hard again, or new nodes appear → may need ultrasound neck or fine-needle aspiration (FNAC) — but this is uncommon in your case
• Go back sooner (same day / next day) if:
• Node becomes very painful/red/hot
• Fever returns or high-grade
• Multiple new nodes appear
• Skin over node breaks/ulcerates
• Severe headache, ear discharge, or neck stiffness
Health Tips
• Warm compress — apply clean warm cloth over the area 10–15 min, 3–4 times a day — helps reduce swelling and pain
• Keep area clean — wash behind ear daily with mild soap; avoid scratching or oiling heavily
• Do not squeeze/massage hard — can make it inflamed
• Rest & hydration — drink plenty of water, avoid heavy work
• No self-medication — do not apply random creams/ointments or take extra antibiotics without advice
Most single post-auricular reactive nodes like this completely resolve in 2–6 weeks with no long-term problem.
The change from hard → soft after antibiotics is a positive sign, not something to worry about.
If you want to share the antibiotic name/duration or if size/pain changes, feel free to update — happy to guide further.
Take care
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need more details
kindly consult
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Please share detailed medical history, get cbc done, then I can help you.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Need more history and symtomatology to properly evaluate your problem
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A node that was hard initially and now feels smooth/soft usually means the inflammation is settling. The node may take 2–4 weeks (sometimes longer) to completely reduce in size.
It may remain slightly palpable even after infection clears so this can be normal.
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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