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Over the past 2 weeks lymph nodes under my jaw have been swollen and sore and hard to the touch. jaw is tender to touch. what could this be? worried.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Amenities: Inflammation of the lymph nodes can come from a number of different causes I suggest yousee a doctor to get a definitive diagnosis

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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A member asked:

Over the past 2 weeks lymph nodes under my jaw have been swollen and sore and hard to the touch. jaw is tender to touch. what could this be? worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Italia agreed

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