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What to do if i have a lump behind my ear on the jaw line its been there for about a week and now all of a sudden its sore?
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Lymph node: Likely a reactive lymph node. Cause often obscure. Should resolve on it's own within a week or so. If persists beyond that, see your MD.
Answered 4/25/2015
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