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A member asked:
If my lymph gland is slightly swolen, could that mean my tragus piercing is infected or being rejected?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: Any infection can cause a lymphnode to be inflamed. If your piercing is red or inflamed it might be the source.
Answered 9/13/2012
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