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18,went to the doc regarding 2 painless lumps in neck(1cm or less).doc had a look and said its normal.he checked,said its a throat infection.im scared?

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Most likely: Painless lumps typically represent reactive (benign) lymph nodes. Fluctuations in size with respiratory/throat infections typically is normal, but watch to make sure they are not progressively growing or becoming painful. Plus, if they are freely moveable, it is a good sign,

Answered 3/24/2020

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