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Bump behind the left ear
Today i suddenly noticed a bump behind my left ear unable to figure out what it is? Do let me know if it serious or not or requires treatment .Their is light pain when i touch it else no other symptom. It is firm and not movable ..
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It can be a lymph node swelling due to a scalp or skin infection ... No need to panic ... Plz consult an ent specialist
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Hav u had any ear related issues befr lik ear discharge or pain? Any dandruff  issues in the nair ?
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