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Does swollen lymph nodes on the sides of the neck mean necesarely an infection?
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Could be: Lymph nodes act as a trap for the "bugs" that cause infections. Ask your dentist to check your oral cavity and your physician to check your throat.
Answered 11/23/2016
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Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes act as a filtering system for your body. While viral and bacterial infections are the two most common causes of swollen and tender lymph nodes in your neck, there are many other causes as well. It always best to have these checked out by your physician and dentist.
Answered 11/23/2016
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