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Hard immobile painful lymph node in back of head above hair line and another right behind ear lobe. both are painful. possible causes?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Inflammation: Inflammation and or infection can cause painful lymph nodes. Should consult physician for possible antibiotic therapy. If further characterization of nodes necessary ultrasound is useful tool.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 2/20/2016

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