Lumps on the neck or behind ears are a rather common issue. The ways we react to this problem differ from paying no attention to getting worried and anxious. In some cases, these lumps are caused by acne or lipomas and are not really dangerous. But there are cases when neck and ear lumps may signal more dangerous or even life-threatening health issues.
we’ve studied the most common reasons for neck and ear lumps to appear, and here are the things you need to check first if you notice these lumps.
1. Have the lumps checked for cancerous cells.
Lumps on the neck toward the back may be caused by nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) being spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. These lumps are usually not painful, but they shouldn’t be ignored. Other symptoms of NPC may include impaired hearing, nasal blockages and nosebleeds, blurred vision, facial pain, or numbness and headaches. Even if you have no symptoms except for lumps on your neck, schedule a visit to a doctor to exclude the most severe cases.
Lumps behind the ears may also accompany some types of cancer, like skin cancer, for example, or can be caused by benign tumors. Both malignant and benign lumps may be painless and can grow in size with time or remain the same. No matter what size your lump is, consult your doctor to find out what the lump really is and have it treated or removed.
2. Have your lymphatic system checked.
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