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Why is my lymph node and ear lobe on my left side swollen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible infection: Swelling of ear lobe could be related to an infection with resulting lymph node enlargement. Medical eval should be able to clarify issue. Take care.

Answered 5/14/2015

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