If the back of the ear hurts when pressed, it is considered to be caused by acute lymphadenitis or middle ear mastoiditis, and medication or surgical treatment will be carried out according to the specific situation.
1. Acute lymphadenitis: When the lymph nodes around the ear are infected by inflammation, there will be pressure and swelling of the lymph nodes. In this case, oral antibiotics such as cefixime or amoxicillin can be taken to relieve the symptoms.
2. Middle ear mastoiditis: It is a disease in which the mucous membrane and mastoid of the middle ear are infected by inflammation. Mainly manifested as pain behind the ear or pain will be aggravated when pressed, treatment can be oral clarithromycin or erythromycin antibacterial anti-inflammatory, can also be used externally ofloxacin ear drops treatment. If the fluctuating sensation can be touched in the mastoid area, surgical treatment can be carried out at the same time as active anti-infection.
If there is pain behind the ear, it is recommended to go to the otorhinolaryngology department, after clarifying the cause of the disease, and actively treat it, do not blindly self-medication.