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My lymph nodes have been swollen for almost 2 years. every time i go to the doctor for help they just give me medicine and nothing happens. any ideas?

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Swollen LN: Truly swollen lymph nodes for 2 years need to be evaluated further, at least starting by doing some simple blood tests.

Answered 3/30/2013

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Yes, lymph node: Enlargement can be caused by infection, inflammation, or malignancy. If it is less than 1cm, it is rarely important. If your blood tests are normal, then i wouldn't worry. If it has not worsened in 2 years, it probably will stay the same. The only way to know for sure is a biopsy, a surgical procedure, and your doctor probably doesn't think its necessary.

Answered 3/31/2013

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My lymph nodes have been swollen for almost 2 years. every time i go to the doctor for help they just give me medicine and nothing happens. any ideas?

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