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You know that space under your ear and right next to your jaw? what does it mean when you feel a small lump in there? for context i have an ear infection and no symptoms of tinnitus. i also checked my other ear space thingy and it's empty per usual?

Q: you know that space under your ear and right next to your jaw? what does it mean when you feel a small lump in there? for context i have an ear infection and no symptoms of tinnitus. i also checked my other ear space thingy and it's empty per usual?

: Could be lymph node if on same side as ear infection. Should go away few weeks.

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Could be lymph node if on same side as ear infection. Should go away few weeks.

Answered 9/30/2022

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A member asked:

You know that space under your ear and right next to your jaw? what does it mean when you feel a small lump in there? for context i have an ear infection and no symptoms of tinnitus. i also checked my other ear space thingy and it's empty per usual?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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