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Small gland-back of ear
We have a 7 months old girl baby and she had a small gland at the back of right ear first for 3 days and the gland seems not to have reduced and now there is a small gland at the back of left ear as well.kindly advise if it is something serious , there is no pain for her if we touch the gland.
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
It may be an enlarged lymph node, due to a recent cold, ear infection or even dandruff etc. It will reduce in size once the cause subsides. In case it increases, causes discomfort or pain, u need to consult your pediatrician
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