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The left side of my neck under my ear is swollen and hot to the touch. and has given me a fever. this is day 2 of it. should i go to the er?
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Any infection: That causes a fever, needs to evaluated by a physician.
Answered 3/9/2014
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Yes: It sounds like you may have an infection. It could be an abscess or an inflamed lymph node. In either case, two days of pain and swelling, redness, and tenderness to the touch sounds like an abscess that needs antibiotics. Go to the er and have it evaluated.
Answered 9/29/2016
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