Lymph node lump

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Hi, feeling a wee bit worried so would appreciate any advice. Woke up yesterday morning with a bit of a sore throat, thought nothing of it, this morning I've woken with sore throat (worse) headache and my right ear feels full of pressure. I've found a lump where the lymph node is beside my ear (preauricular lymph node) and I'm now over thinking! I have been extra tired and run down, my skin has broken out really badly.
Any ideas? The lump is around the size of a pea, hard and tender to touch. I'm 26, don't smoke or drink, could probably lose a bit of weight but apart from that I'm quite healthy.

Bump to see if anybody can advice

The enlarged lymph node will be in response to whatever infection you have going on - don’t worry. It’ll disappear again when you’re better x

@aNonnyMouse1511 thank you for your reply! I've been to the docs and been prescribed antibiotics for an ear infection! To go back if the gland doesn't go back down after a week. Xx

I have two enlarged glands in my neck. One has been there nearly 20 years. The other about 6 months. They don’t always go back down but always get them checked x