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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?

Q: 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?

: Lymph nodes are filters for bacteria. Would be prudent to see both your physician and your dentist to evaluate for sites of infection

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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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Dr. Dwight Romriell answered

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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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr. Dwight Romriell answered

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