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lump on right side of neck

what is the gland right bekow your right ear,what would cause it to swell up and hurt to swollow?
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When your lymph nodes swell it is the sign of an infection.  It just means your body if fighting really hard.
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could be an infection. your lymph nodes could be swollen and causing discomfort. or you very well could have an ear infection. the way to be sure is see a doctor.
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