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I have a swollen gland under my chin and on the left side of my jaw. i also have a cold sore on the left side of my bottom lip that is in some pain too. i've dealt with cold sores for around like ten year, but never had swollen glands. just a little conce
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Lymph nodes: Your gland could be swollen for a number of reasons. Activation of the virus that causes the ulcers on your lip or any other weakening of your immune system that led to the cold sores showing up. If you glands stay swollen for more than 2 weeks, go see your doctor for an exam
Answered 3/28/2018
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