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So yesrerday i went to the doctor and i have strep throat he gave me meds. but today i notice a lump behind my ear it's firm and round it don't hurt?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

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Maybe a lymph node: This firm, round lump may be a lymph node, showing that your immune system is trying to do its job. Not unusual to have such lymph node swelling when you have a strep throat. If concerned, contact your doctor and let him/her examine you again.

Answered 10/5/2015

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A member asked:

So yesrerday i went to the doctor and i have strep throat he gave me meds. but today i notice a lump behind my ear it's firm and round it don't hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

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