Which illnesses can become inflamed lymph node behind ears
Lymph nodes, which in the human body, about 600, are a kind of biological filter that stops and destroys various microorganisms and toxins. They "take the brunt", subjected to increased load.
As a rule, the lymph nodes located behind the ears in the course of the posterior auricular veins, become inflamed due to diseases of organs located in the immediate vicinity. First of all it is diseases of the ear such as otitis media, stageit, inflammation of the auditory nerve. In addition, the lymph node behind the ear can become inflamed due to various diseases of the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract: caries and pulpitis teeth, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, inflammation of the tonsils or salivary glands. Often cause inflammation of the lymph node is a respiratory disease that causes a severe cold.
The lymph node behind the ear can also become inflamed because of the well-known to many people diseases – mumps (mumps). In this condition the node is greatly increased.
Inflammation of the lymph node behind the ear can be caused by measles or other infectious disease.
In the described cases, the inflammation of the lymph node behind the ear can not be considered inflammation in the full sense of the word, since the node itself is not infected. Its transformation is due to the natural reaction of the lymphatic system of the body to the symptoms of any particular disease.
What is lymphadenitis
However, if in addition to the increase and compaction of the lymph node become painful, we are talking about lymphadenitis. That is, there is a direct inflammation of the lymph node.
Lymphadenitis is often accompanied by not only pain, but swelling, high fever. The skin around the affected node may be red and itchy.
Lymphadenitis can lead to serious complications, so it is necessary to consult a doctor and carefully followed his instructions. Treatment involves taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics. In the most severe cases it is necessary to open the inflamed site to remove the pus. This procedure is performed in a hospital. As a rule, after surgery, the patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory and wound healing agents. In this case, to self-medicate is very dangerous to life.
