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My right lymph node is swollen and it is painful, but it does not hurt when i swallow i also just got over a staph infection. what could cause this?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Lymphadenitis: Sometimes it takes longer for lymphadenitis to resolve -- and you may need to continue the antibiotic a bit longer with your doctor supervision.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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