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What Could A Swollen Postauricular Lymph Node Behing Ear Signify?
Hello I have a quick question about a swollen lymph node. Last night, I noticed a little bump about and inch and a half behind my ear. After looking at pictures online of lymph nodes, I believe the gland that is swollen is my postauricular node. When I press on the lump I feel no pain, I don't have any pain in my body, and I don't have a fever. Thus, I don't think I have an infection. However, I did just get over a UTI. I finished my 10 day antibiotic regimen this morning. Just wondering if this swollen lymph node should be of any concern.
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hello!
if there is no pain or fever, then you need not worry! and can leave it like that.
however if the swelling increases or becomes painful, please meet your ent doctor.!
thanks
if there is no pain or fever, then you need not worry! and can leave it like that.
however if the swelling increases or becomes painful, please meet your ent doctor.!
thanks
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