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A 22-year-old female asked:
Can an ear infection cause cervical lymph nodes to swell have two swollen for over month quite scared ?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
40 years experience
Yes: The lymphatic system is anatomically and physiologically designed to drain the inflammatory fluids that are a result of an infection such as you describe. The cervical (neck) nodes may drain ear infections and may stay swollen quite a while after the acute stage of infection is gone. If after more time passes and no swelling reduces it would be wise to see your primary care physician. Good luck!
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Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered
Phlebology 31 years experience
Yes: Yes i agree dr. David schleimer, the cervical nodes may swell and may stay swollen for sometimes two or three months after the acute stage of ear infection is gone.
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Why not agree with my answer below (as I have yours), they in no way contradict each other; you just said it more "succinctly".
Jan 30, 2013
Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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