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Five weeks swollen lymph node. started of with an illness. node was firm and tender. now its soft and bigger in diameter. not sick any more though?

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Probably ok.: A node that swells with an obvious infection usually is benign. It may stay swollen forever, but most reactive nodes are less than 1 cm in diameter. Progressive enlargement over 1 cm, associated symptoms like redness, tenderness, fever, chills or night sweats would call for evaluation. See your healthcare provider if concerned.

Answered 12/20/2014

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