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A member asked:

I have a small, painful lump behind both ear lobes. they dont hurt outright, but they hurt to touch. is this serious?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hard to say: These could be lymph nodes or cysts or infected/clogged follicles or even something else. Since it's bilateral - as in on both sides - lymph nodes are more likely the culprit. To be sure you should seek an in person evaluation. Hope this helps.

Answered 10/11/2016

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