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I have a swollen lymph node under jaw it's been over two weeks and it's went down considerably and it's to the point where it feels like it's completely gone. should i still follow up with a doctor?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Sounds like this may have not been a lymph node rather a swollen submaxillary salivary gland and that you had an obstruction due to duct stone which you "passed"..did you have a salty taste in your mouth?????? Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 12/27/2014

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Lymph Node: I usually tell my patients to come back if the node grows, continues to be sore or is not getting smaller. If your doctor was insistent that you come back a call to the office that it is gone, and a question do I need to come back likely will solve your proble.

Answered 12/28/2014

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Lymph node: Probably, it was reactive in nature, not cancerous. You are fine. However, if it comes back, then see your doctor.

Answered 3/3/2018

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