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The gland on my upper ear is a bit swollen,started having stabbing pain in my ear yesterday. does this sound like im getting a infection?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

May be an infection: This sounds like it could be an infection. I suggest keeping the area clean with warm water and soap and going to a clinic to have it evaluated if it has not subsided. You may need antibiotics if this is an infection which has not subsided.

Answered 3/13/2020

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