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What is sharp pain behind the left ear?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Directly behind?: There are a set of lymph nodes that drain the scalp and the outer ear.... Or it could be an ear infection, or a scrape, or an ingrown hair... Have someone look at it to be sure.

Answered 4/2/2015

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