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Sore spot behind ear

2018-05-26 22:55:05
What I believe to be my mastoid has been sore to the touch for about 2 days now. The day that it began I was doing yard work for about 6 hours. I have had this problem before and it usially just went away. Should I be worried? My lymph node right below it is also large and I can feel it when i touch it.
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You seem to have developed post auricular lymphadenitis which is a common type of lymph node infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-05-27 13:33:38

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