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I got over a cold recently and now my lymph nodes are swollen and painful. should i go to the doctor? can i die from this? mono is going around??
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Lymph nodes: Swelling of lymph nodes is common with any infection. If they stay swollen then you should be evaluated and have some routine blood work done.
Answered 10/17/2014
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