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I had swollen lymph nodes for 5 weeks in march which started with severely sore throat. the lymph nodes now get large without any cause every now and then and i can feel it when i swallow &touch them?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swollen LN: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000591.htm EBV / mononucleousis typically causes enlarged LN and since it was just March it may not have entirely resolved. Alternatively small infections may cause a recurrence. You should also get a sonogram of your thyroid checked

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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A member asked:

I had swollen lymph nodes for 5 weeks in march which started with severely sore throat. the lymph nodes now get large without any cause every now and then and i can feel it when i swallow &touch them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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