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0.5 cm lymph node rubbery and painless in lower right neck recent retracted eardrum on same side nervous about it dont know how long i had it no fevr?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Small lymph node: Lymph nodes help drain infection. It is likely doing its job and may persist for a long time. A 5 mm (0.5 cm) node is unlikely to be of consequence.

Answered 1/26/2016

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A member asked:

0.5 cm lymph node rubbery and painless in lower right neck recent retracted eardrum on same side nervous about it dont know how long i had it no fevr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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