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Hard bony and lump behind head, near ear

2017-02-20 16:49:42
Getting bony kindof painful lump behind the head, near left ear . its not an pimple which isnt visable, its beneath the skin , kindof bone which is very painful. Kinldy assist , is it dangerous. This is the 4th time iam getting , might be once in every 3/4 months
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Yes, you must get it examined...it could be lymph node.....if it's recurrent...did u have had fever or cold in past? Is there history of dandruff? Is there history of cough?

Answered2017-02-20 17:09:46

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