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Hi is it normal to have a "long" (jugulardidastrict)lymph node enlarged for years? i also have 2 smaller marbelsized ones on the other side. ive had them checked but they all say not to worry. im 19
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Well what is normal?: Chronic lymph nodes that are enlarged usually indicate (if in the neck), chronic sinusitis, gingivitis, or other low grade infection. I would have your sinuses x-rayed! and i believe you have been given correct advice!
Answered 4/23/2015
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Not uncommon: There is a rationale for when enlarged lymph (ln) nodes should be evaluated more aggressively. The link below may give you a "feel" for how doctors think algorithmically about this sort of problem. Bottom line: absent specific symptoms, most localized lns less than 3 cm. In size are benign. http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1015/p1313.html.
Answered 9/16/2017
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