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A member asked:
The area behind my ears, on the bones feels tender to touch and slightly swollen at a few places since yesterday. what could it be?
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Probably enlarged: lymph node or local irritation. But it could be mastoiditis, which can lead to complications. Show it to your doctor if symptoms persist.
Answered 1/8/2016
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