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A member asked:

My neck hurts behind my left ear and is swollen a little. how do i make it go away?

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Dr. Veena Govila answered

Wryneck: Probably it's wry neck just wait and it will go away. Very common.If does not go away in few days see your dr.

Answered 3/9/2014

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