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I ve been having small boil at right ear back side it causes light pain, please confirm me it's a heat boil or other
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You seem to be having furuncle of the skin behind the ear or it may be lymph node enlargement. You may need to take a course of antibiotics and painkillers for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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