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Small hard lump, right side of neck, just behind the jaw and under the ear. bit tender when pressing on it. history of bruxism. right ear a bit clogged too. serious?
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Lymph nodes are filters for bacteria. Would be prudent to see both your physician and your dentist to evaluate for sites of infection
Answered 8/7/2022
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It could be temporomandibular disorder. I suggest you have an evaluation by a TMJ specialist.
Answered 8/10/2022
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