 [ Symptoms ] lump of fluid on my ear do i have cauliflower ear  i am on my high school is wrestling team so i am hit on the ears regularly the lump grew in 3 days with no previous pain in that ear at all  on the first day a small lump appeared about the size of a pencil eraser when i woke up the second day the lump was about the sizediameter of a dime when i woke up the third say the lump was about the sizediameter of a quarter keep in mind every night i have wrestling practice and am hit either ear many times also the pain is on the cartilage [ Disease ] why are not you wearing wrestling head gear that is designed to protect your ears yes you may have a hematoma    an accumulation of blood in the pinnae outer ear unless this hematoma is properly drained and managed it may turn into a cauliflower ear    a terrible and preventable cosmetic deformity you need to get this checked out immediately it would be best to see an ent specialist but any primary care medical provider should be able to help you take this problem very seriously my young friend inform your parents and get that ear properly examined as soon as you can