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How can you soothe swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Treat the cause: Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to an infection in the area and some times due to tumors such as lymphoma. It is not feasible to know the casue without a history, physical examination and may be lab tests.

Answered 1/8/2021

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