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A member asked:

2 mnth ago submandibular lymph node swollen and tender 2.5cm. now it's 1-1.5cm for awhile. not fixed painless. is it shotty? should i leave it alone?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

See dentist: to check for any type of mouth infection, gum infection, poorly erupting wisdom teeth.

Dr Douglas agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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