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A member asked:
I had strep and afterward i noticed a lump in neck behind ear. it has been sore for about a month now. could it just be inflammation? or should i have it looked at by a doctor? i have some meloxicam to take for inflammation. lump in neck behind ear
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Suggesting: An inflamed lymph node or adenopathy, but a medical exam should clarify. Inflamed lymph nodes may persist indefinitely following local infections and are relatively common. Seeing your doc in follow up should help.
Answered 3/2/2020
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