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Lately i have been getting these weird bumps behind my ears and inside my ears. does this mean anything medically?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not for sure: have your MD check them to see if you need some treatment.

Answered 12/1/2014

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