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Below my earlobe is swollen what is wrong?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Earlobe: May be a swollen parotid gland, lymph node or sebaceous gland. Warm compresses and hydration may help, but you should have it checked out

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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