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I have life a little bb sized ball behind my left and right ear they don't hurt they are movable and i don't know what it is i havnt tried any medication i spelled life instead of like*
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The : The lumps you are describing are consistent with enlarged small lymph nodes. These lymph nodes often swell in response to localized infection in your scalp, posterior neck or ears. You might want to see your physician for evaluation. The lumps usually go away when the infection resolves.
Answered 3/2/2019
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