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A member asked:
Swollen lump behind my ear for a few weeks now, also just recently had a right hemicolectomy. should i be worried?
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No if you take care: You may have infected cyst , may not be related to your colon sugary , see your doctor to find what it is and treatment
Answered 3/9/2014
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