What causes painful lump on ear?
Patient: i ve had a large lump about 2 inches below my left ear and about an inch toward the back of my neck from my ear...i was in a car accident last year and noticed it right after...none of the doctors i ve seen have been too worried about it, but i would like to know wut it is...now i have pain that radiates throughout my body sometimes my ankles or elbows or feet or hands or knees...please help ; ; Doctor: HI,Thanks for the query to HCM.Causes  for painful ear lump-1 yr after car accident,is abscess in scalp hairline behind ear and  -is due to the  boil/ furuncle.Treatment -would be Antibiotics / Anti-inflammatory from ER doctor.Hope this would help you to plan treatment with ER doctor.Welcome for any further query to HCM.Hit thanks and write good review if this reply helps your health concerns, for the benefit of new and old patients at my virtual clinic at HCM.Good Day.Dr.Savaskar M.N.