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Millions of lice in hair without noticing , a firm rubbery small swollen lymph node is there -2 weeks already after the lice is removed-normal?

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Head Lice: Besides the visible signs of lice and nits, other symptoms of having head lice include itching, swollen lymph nodes at the back of the head, and sometimes a secondary bacterial infection of the scalp. The lice themselves do not spread disease.

Answered 2/20/2019

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Check for all lice: Check to see all the lice and eggs are gone- do a good search. The lymph nodes which react to foreign infections can swell and take more than two weeks to return to normal size.

Answered 12/5/2018

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