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Good day i have had a pimple in my ear 2 weeks ago that caused discomfort n swollen glands and i had it 2 weeks prior to that as well, it feels like its coming back ? could this be a serious problem

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Worth a visit=yes: I doubt this is a life threatening issue but a recurrent abscess/pimple in that location man need to be lanced & drained properly. If not it is likely to recur often.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/12/2019

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A member asked:

Good day i have had a pimple in my ear 2 weeks ago that caused discomfort n swollen glands and i had it 2 weeks prior to that as well, it feels like its coming back ? could this be a serious problem

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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