I have been suffering with bells palsy since surgery for esophageal cancer , esophogectomy, March 15th. I have a very sore lump behind my left ear that is very painful. Is this normal ?  Drs. said 6 mos. for recovery from the bells, I see no improvement yet and we are approaching month 3. Quite a lot of face and neck pain.
Hi, dear thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor virtual online clinic.It's my pleasure to help you. My diagnosis -painful lump behind left ear-is unrelated to the bells palsy after oesophagectomy-3 myths back. Recovery in the Bells palsy takes 3-6 myths times and is mostly due to the long-cold exposure during oesophagectomy. You can expect recovery by 2 yrs even. So don't get panicky. Get the painful lump treated-which could be secondary to some ear infection-externa -Otis / or may be due to scalp infection. Treatment-for the painful lump-a-Surgeons opinion a must., b-Tb NSAIDs, c-Antibiotics under doctors advise., d-Cold compresses.c-some sedatives for a day or 2. I advise you to Consult an ER Surgeon-on the safer side.Don't worry and act fast. This would solve your worrisome query. Hope this would solve your query. Wellcome to my Chat Doctor clinic once again. Have a Good Day.