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Bump above tragus,i only feel it when i press on it&i feel pulse their, it is a bit painful. it disappears when i open my mouth. what could it be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Seek exam.: Likely a reactive lymph node. If it persists another week. Seek exam by oral surgeon or ENT doc

Answered 11/12/2016

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A member asked:

Bump above tragus,i only feel it when i press on it&i feel pulse their, it is a bit painful. it disappears when i open my mouth. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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