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I have a small firm swollen spot under my right ear, just behind my jaw. hardly any discomfort. what could this be?

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Lump: It could be a lymph node. Have you been sick recently, as that could be the cause. However, if it's not gone in a couple of weeks, it's really important to get a doctor to look at it.

Answered 3/22/2014

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