Ear issues nowadays are more common than you think. This is also because we are constantly by sounds and noises. When we ...

A diagnosis by a healthcare provider may be needed if a lump behind the ear appears for no reason, persists despite treatment, or causes severe pain or other symptoms.

And anyone can get swimmer’s ear from time in the pool, ocean, hot tub or even shower. “If water gets in, it can get trapped behind the earwax and lead to infection and pain,” says Yaremchuk.