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I have a swelling which has appeared overnight on my skull behind my right ear. it produces a sharp pain?

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

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Mastoiditis: Or u'r lymph node. Suggest seeing u'r primary care doc

Answered 1/13/2018

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A member asked:

I have a swelling which has appeared overnight on my skull behind my right ear. it produces a sharp pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ali Saberi answered

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