Question
How should one handle a small lump that appears behind a child’s ear?
Answer
A small lump behind a child’s ear may be due to lymph node swelling and typically requires anti-inflammatory treatment. This small swelling in the child’s ear area is actually a lymph node. Normally, superficial lymph nodes are small, with diameters generally less than 0.5 millimeters, smooth, soft, and not adherent to surrounding tissues, without tenderness. Hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!