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I got my tragis pierced and now something is swollen and hurts in my neck by my jaw?
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See a doctor: You may have an infection and may need antibiotics. If infection involves the cartilage of your tragus, want to treat it early so you don't loose some of the cartilage.
Answered 6/26/2014
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