Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear are considered an abnormal sign of the body. The appearance of enlarged lymph nodes is a warning that your health is having problems. Therefore, you need to be very careful when the body has enlarged lymph nodes in any organ, especially the ear lymph nodes. So what are enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear and is it dangerous? Please refer to this article for useful information about this condition.
1. What is the phenomenon of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear?
Nodes are also known by the scientific name of lymph nodes, can appear in any part of our body, especially in the armpits, neck, ears, groin, ...
The function of lymph nodes is like a security checkpoint. They contain many white blood cells, which have the function of detecting, attacking and destroying viruses and bacteria that harm the body. In addition, lymph nodes can also filter lymph fluid, an enlarged lymph node means that it accumulates the remains of bacteria, foreign viruses , dead cells.
Therefore, the nature of lymph nodes is completely beneficial. However, when the lymph nodes are enlarged, it is a sign that your health is having problems such as illness or infection. If you noticed enlarged lymph nodes, please go to a medical facility for a doctor to help diagnose and detect any problem early. Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear are a common phenomenon, these nodes are usually not too large, only the size of a green bean, we can confuse these nodes with acne behind the ear.
2. What disease do enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear warn of?
Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear are a warning sign that your body is having problems. See a doctor to know your body's condition early. Here are some causes of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear, including:
- Weakened immune system, dysfunction of organs in the body.
- Infection and the appearance of viruses and bacteria that are harmful to the body or due to dead cells stagnating in the lymph nodes causing infection. Infection in these areas is also the cause of dangerous diseases such as chickenpox, measles, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, mastitis... Therefore, it is necessary to have active and effective treatment measures for tumors and lymph nodes as soon as possible, before they cause serious consequences for the body.
- Cancer: According to research experts, enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear are one of the early signs of cancer. However, in the early stages, the lymph nodes are often small and painless, so it is difficult for patients to detect and recognize signs of cancer.
- Diseases such as osteoarthritis, gout, tooth infections, sore throat, sinusitis, complications of the flu...
- Tuberculosis is also one of the causes of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear.
- Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear in young children often appear when they have poor resistance, a weakened immune system, not related to complications of the above diseases.
- Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear warn of diseases of the lymphatic system: the enlarged lymph node means that your lymphatic system is having a problem. The lymphatic system is the body's security checkpoint whose function is to destroy bacteria, viruses, and toxins that are harmful to the body. When the lymphatic system malfunctions, the lymph nodes often enlarge behind the ears and neck. Thus, if you find enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear, you need to quickly go to medical facilities to be examined, monitored, diagnosed for abnormalities of the body and treated promptly.
- Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear warn of the risk of sebaceous cysts: Researchers assume that enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear can also be caused by diseases such as sebaceous cysts. These lumps are often formed from damaged sebaceous glands. In addition, poor functioning of the sebaceous gland system, problems with the synthesis and decomposition process also cause the formation of lumps and enlarged lymph nodes in the area behind the ear, neck... Enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear also warn of signs of damage to the sebaceous glands such as: tears, scratches, acne, pimples,...
3. Some measures to prevent enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear
In order for lymph nodes in general and enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear in particular to maintain beneficial functions instead of causing harm to the body, it is necessary to take some of the following measures:
- It is necessary to increase the intake of vitamins and minerals necessary for the body, especially vitamin C in the diet. Some foods rich in vitamin C include: guava, orange, lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, apple...
- Regularly monitor the body for any abnormalities to detect enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear early.
- Monitor the lymph nodes, if you see any abnormalities, go to a medical facility to be diagnosed with the cause and treated promptly.
- Apply cajeput oil and coconut oil on the enlarged lymph nodes.
- Perform surgery using the lymph node drainage method to reduce the risk of infection.
- Use cajeput oil and coconut oil to gently apply on the enlarged lymph nodes.
However, for best results, individuals with enlarged lymph nodes should go to the hospital for examination, treatment and to minimize complications.
The above is useful information about the phenomenon of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear. Please refer to it to protect your health as well as your family's. When lymph nodes enlarge in any part of the body, please quickly see a doctor for consultation, examination and screening.
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