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There is a lump behind my ear and since its been there i've had a sore throat and i am getting headaches. its been more then a week. what is this and what can i do?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Lymph node.: That sounds like enlargement of a postauricular lymph node, which can happen when you're sick with a sinus infection, which could explain the rest of your symptoms. As long as the lymph node goes away along with the infection, then everything is fine . For the sinus infection, though, you may need an antibiotic.

Answered 1/21/2021

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A member asked:

There is a lump behind my ear and since its been there i've had a sore throat and i am getting headaches. its been more then a week. what is this and what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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