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I began flu symptoms 5 days ago. this morning woke up with visible lump on neck below jaw line to the right of adam's apple. why is that?

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Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein answered

Neck lump: This probably represents an enlarged lymph node in response to a recent viral infection. If this does not resolve within a week or so you should see your physician.

Answered 6/13/2017

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A member asked:

I began flu symptoms 5 days ago. this morning woke up with visible lump on neck below jaw line to the right of adam's apple. why is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein answered

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