I'm a bit worried because I've noticed a pea-sized hard lump just behind my right ear. It really hurts when I touch it, and I'm feeling some slight pain in my neck too. What could this be? Should I be concerned about it?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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it is due to infection and inflammation ,consult ENT specialist

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I'm having a hard time swallowing, and it feels like I have hot breath all the time. I'm currently taking Claribid and Aldigesic P. Could you recommend a good cough syrup?

that much of information is not enough to advice cough syrup

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I've got some cotton stuck in my ear, and it isn't visible, but I'm not having any trouble hearingeverything sounds clear to me. Should I be worried about this, or is it not a big deal?

no even without symptoms it might have lodged in the ear,visit your ENT doctor get otoscopy done to rule out weather it is there or not.

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I'm dealing with a sore throat and a persistent cough, and it's making it really hard for me to talk properly. Could it be that my voice box is infected? Im worried and would love some advice on what I can do to feel better.

You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, steam inhalation and cough syrups for few days for faster recovery Next Steps Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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