What causes lump behind left ear with fever?
Patient: My 7mth old son has had a fever for 6 days now and eats but not very much. He also just this morning has a lump that is red behind his left ear and is tender. we have taken him to the doctor and his ears and chest and throat are fine. The doctor has put him on amoxicillin, but I'm concerned because he had the exact same symptoms 1 month ago with the lump and everything? what could we be dealing with? His fever and lump went away a month ago about a day and a half later. Doctor: HiFever is probably viral which will subside in a week or so, lump is probably enlarged lymph nodes which will get back to normal once the fever settles. Keep him well hydrated, give frequent feeds and antipyretics as prescribed and keep a watch on fever. Hope this helpsRegards