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I had lice & a sore popped up on my head. i scratched it & it got infected. i went to the er & they lanced it & now my ear is sore & neck is swollen ?
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Probably infection : Go to your doc or the same ER. You probably have an infection which should be treated right away. There are a lot of important structures up there including your brain! Get going now!
Answered 11/28/2017
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