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I can feel a soft lump or ball next to my ear lobe but it disappears when i open my jaw. kind of tender and ear is swollen. what is it? go antibiotics for possible ear infection, and area seems less swollen today?
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Could be a lymph node or mastoditis, an exam with your doctor is the best step to be sure.
Answered 5/26/2021
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May also be related to TMJ- temporomandibular joint dysfunction..
Answered 5/27/2021
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