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Ok so my wbc is always high 13-26 and the lymph nodes below the jaw have been hard for almost a year what could be causing this should i be concerned?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

MD: You should have this thoroughly evaluated by your MD. And probably an ENT surgeon for biopsy if other tests are negative for diagnosis.

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 7/27/2015

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A member asked:

Ok so my wbc is always high 13-26 and the lymph nodes below the jaw have been hard for almost a year what could be causing this should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Cox agreed

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