I've had a lump next to my right ear tragus for about a year and it's been growing bigger lately. Sometimes it hurts too. Should I consider surgery or are there other options? What do you suggest I do about it?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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It's crucial to see a doctor for evaluation of the lump near your tragus, especially since it's growing and causing pain. A doctor can determine the cause and recommend the best course of treatment, which may or may not involve surgery

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