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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Area Behind Ear
I was recently in a car accident. I was rearended. I am being treated for headaches and muscle spasms in upper back. I noticed a few days ago a swollen areacbeibd my right ear. It is red but is not painful. Should I be concerned? It is not hard. That should be swollen area behind my right ear.
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Hi...swelling could be due to parotid glad too...inflammation in that gland could lead to swelling in that region..consult an ENT specialist and get it diagnosed properly
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