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I have been have pain behind and in my ear. it is swollen behind my ear. i went to a doctor but she told me i have a neck spasm but i dont think so. none of the medication nor antibiotics are helping me and it is really painful. ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

ENT: The area may represent an abscess. An ENT specialist can send aspirate cultures and cytology.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/15/2020

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A member asked:

I have been have pain behind and in my ear. it is swollen behind my ear. i went to a doctor but she told me i have a neck spasm but i dont think so. none of the medication nor antibiotics are helping me and it is really painful. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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