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I had a sinus infection that has left two swollen glands on the back of my neck which are painful, and now i have an enlarged thymis. causes?

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Length of time?: You have not said how long you have had these symptoms. If it is a short time, you likely have an infection with reactive lynphadenopathy which should resolve.Longer time requires you to see a doctor.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/17/2017

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