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I have a swollen lymph node in the bottom of my right ear, i recently have got a new second ear piercing, is it just my body reacting to the changes?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Lymph Node: Subauricular lymph node may become inflamed in response to infection or injury.

Answered 10/30/2020

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A member asked:

I have a swollen lymph node in the bottom of my right ear, i recently have got a new second ear piercing, is it just my body reacting to the changes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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