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A member asked:

I went to my doctor and they said the lumps under my jaw is just an infection but the lump is still the same size as always. is this normal?

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Yes: Only Doctor Who examined you I know your history can diagnose and treat this I would go with the advice of the physician who saw you it sounds reasonable

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2016

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