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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Behind Left Ear?
The bottom of my left rib cage is swollen and sore. Lymph node behind left ear has been swelled up to the size of a pea for about 3 days now. I have had a rash on my elbow for years now. It started to heal and became more like a scar after my dermitologist did a biopsie on it. He determined it to be Granuloma Annular. I had blood work done shortly after and everything came back fine. This was about 4 years ago. Could this be connected? I have also recently started a new position at work and have been very stressed out.
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
Bottom of rib cage swollen and sore is not at all a good sign. One needs to rule out if it's a superficial skin infection or deeper tissues or lungs. There could be resurgence of the previous episode also 4 yrs back do not take stress and an x ray of the chest needs to b done the least. Bloods fine is a good sign
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