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I have a really painful bump behind me ear no fever or anything just pain and swelling?
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Pinna: Id your boil is near the ear lobe it can be painful due to increased pressure within the tissue. The skin is tight and close to the tissue. An exam by an MD may be needed to see if the boil is large it may need to lanced by an MD with proper care. Best of luck
Answered 7/4/2015
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