Seneca, KS

A female asked:

18 yo who had her upper ear lobe pierced 2 wks ago..it is red and slightly painful. she now has a small lymph node on the back of her neck. related?

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Dr. Mary Vankoanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience

Ear lobe pain: Depending on how it looks, you may need antibiotics and the lymph node may signal the infection.

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