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A little below my ear next to jaw i have a lump and when i move or bend over it hurts could it be tooth infection or something serious
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Could be: Have a dentist take a look. It could be an infection, or maybe a collection of fluid from the parotid gland, or a muscle spasm, etc.
Answered 4/2/2015
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