A member asked:

I scratched my throat eating and now have swollen nodes on my neck. is swelling consistent with that? could i have developed an infection from it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Scratched throat: Yes its possible an infection has occurred because you scratched your throat. Your swollen gland may be a response to the infection.

Answered 3/24/2020

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