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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Under The Ear With Pain?

Hello- I have a pea size hard lump (lymph node) just below my ear, that is constantly painful and 10 times worse after 5 minutes of wind or a bit of water gets in it. It has been there for years and I have seen a doctor after an apparent infection there. Also saw an audiologist who could not feel the bump- but I can, and said come back when it is inflamed!! Im sick of dealing with the pain from this- what can I do?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Hello.The most common cause of enlarged lymph nodes is an nearby infection (tooth,ear...) .If you dont have symptoms of infection and lymph node
increases in size, it is recommended to puncture the lymph node to analyze.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Under The Ear With Pain?

Hello.The most common cause of enlarged lymph nodes is an nearby infection (tooth,ear...) .If you dont have symptoms of infection and lymph node increases in size, it is recommended to puncture the lymph node to analyze. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)