can it still be an infection?

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can it still be an infection?

can it still be an infection if i only have a swollen gland on one side of my neck(right) and also i have a pimple behindmy earlobe on the same side could that cause it??

2006-12-05 06:45:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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Yes, if your gland is swollen, that means your immune system is fighting something. It is usually the lymph nodes nearest the problem that become swollen.

2006-12-05 06:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by rgdet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This is possible, is it a boil? put hot compresses on it to bring it to a head. It should drain on it's own then, keep the compresses on it.

2006-12-05 06:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋