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Hard lump behind my left ear but not in the ear itself, it is located in my lower skull. i got light headaches for a week or 2.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hard lump: The lump behind your ear is a lymph gland as a result of a previous upper respiratory infection the headaches may be due to a snus cold.

Dr Kent agreed

Answered 1/26/2014

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A member asked:

Hard lump behind my left ear but not in the ear itself, it is located in my lower skull. i got light headaches for a week or 2.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Kent agreed

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