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My child's ear is swollen tierce it's normal size. there is a large swollen area on her head behind her ear. it is warm. what is going on?
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Swollen ear: Your child could have an infected ear. The area behind her ear is a swollen lymph node. You take your child to the ER or your doctor
Answered 9/23/2014
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It sounds like an infection.: It specifically sounds like a sebaceous cyst abscess which the child should be seen for. Usually antibiotics will help. Sometimes it requires incision and drainage of the large lump.
Answered 10/7/2014
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