The pain behind the left ear is considered to be related to folliculitis, lymphadenitis, mumps and other diseases, and the etiology should be analyzed according to the patient’s past medical history and other clinical symptoms.
1. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is a localized inflammation triggered by bacterial infection of the hair follicle blockage due to the patient’s lack of attention to personal hygiene and other factors. If during the onset of physical examination found behind the left ear there are small red bumps protruding, the top of the bumps have white pus, accompanied by redness, swelling and pain around the manifestation of the pain behind the left ear can be considered related to folliculitis.
2. Lymphadenitis: Lymphadenitis is often seen in bacterial viral and other pathogenic infections, lymphadenitis behind the left ear can be secondary to rhinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases of the head and face. If physical examination reveals a well-shaped lump in the skin behind the left ear, with good mobility and accompanying pressure and pain symptoms, it can be considered to be related to lymphadenitis.
3. Mumps: The parotid gland is located at the lower edge of the back of the earlobe. Mumps caused by viral or bacterial infection can also cause pain behind the ear. It is necessary to complete the parotid ultrasound, blood tests and other tests to determine the cause of the disease and target treatment.
The pain behind the left ear may also be caused by other reasons, you need to actively go to the ear, nose and throat department of the hospital, clear the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.