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I have a swelling in my head over my right ear that travels from head to ear and jaw socket,there is a painful lump when i feel my head?

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Dr. Donald Elton answered

Swelling: you could be feeling a lymph node but a physician would have to see and feel this for themselves to give you an accurate diagnosis.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have a swelling in my head over my right ear that travels from head to ear and jaw socket,there is a painful lump when i feel my head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Elton answered

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