What causes swollen bilateral retroauricular lymph node?
Patient: what would cause bi-lateral retro-auricular lymph node swelling in an otherwise healthy 11-yr old male. unknown duration... just noticed today. no other lymph chain swelling noticeable. no malaise, only aware of pain on palpation of the swollen lymph nodes. Doctor: Hi, Bilateral retroauricular swelling with pain on palpation could be due to infection or mumps. In my opinion, you should give brufen 200 mg tablet three times a day for 2 days and start antibiotic amoxyclav 375 mg three times a day for 3 days and give adequate liquid diet. However, since this is a prescription medicine, i advice you to meet the local doctor to confirm the diagnosis. I hope this has helped you. Take care. Regards Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics