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My 6yr old has this lump /bump that comes and goes behind his right ear. i have had it checked out n the doc wasn't helpful. what is causing it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lymph gland: That bump behind his ear is a lymph gland in response to an upper respiratory infection which can result in its swelling.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/5/2020

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A member asked:

My 6yr old has this lump /bump that comes and goes behind his right ear. i have had it checked out n the doc wasn't helpful. what is causing it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

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