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Hard lump behind lft ear, then another lower down behind ear. painful to touch and pain shoots down jaw and neck, help??

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: This is likely an infection which requires a doctor's exam and treatment.

Answered 4/24/2021

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A member asked:

Hard lump behind lft ear, then another lower down behind ear. painful to touch and pain shoots down jaw and neck, help??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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