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I feel tender pain just below my left ear lobe. could it be for swollen lymph node. however there are no signs or rashes in that particular area.

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Dr. Christine Norton answered

Possible lymph node: Yes it could be a lymph node that is swollen or even a small sebaceous cyst. If it does not resolve on its own you should get it checked out.

Dr Garcia-septien and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/20/2017

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A member asked:

I feel tender pain just below my left ear lobe. could it be for swollen lymph node. however there are no signs or rashes in that particular area.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Norton answered

Dr Garcia-septien and another doctor agreed

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