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Hav tender area on left side of head above/behind ear it came on suddenly 3 day ago & is getting worse there seems to be swellin around bone any ideas?
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Tender ear: See your doctor to make sure it is not mastoiditis. You may need antibiotics.
Answered 10/1/2015
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