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Had a cold for two weeks. i proded at what i figure are nodes around neck. afterwards my neck felt swollen and painful is this normal? thank you
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Cold: Enlarged lymph glands in the neck are not uncommon when you have head and neck area infection. It is usually temporary resolves with resolution of the infection if persist or gets bigger and bigger have it checked out
Answered 11/28/2017
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