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How long does swollen neck glands to go down caused by a viral infection.i know it can take a while for the glands to settle after viral infection?
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Annoyingly LONG: glands (lymph nodes) swell up almost instantly from viral infections, and can take weeks or months to shrink back to normal size. This is typical, try not to get too anxious about it, but if you are concerned, see your doctor.
Answered 1/30/2016
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