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I noticed a lump under the jaw (only right side) after my cold, like a swollen lymph node but it's been there for weeks/month. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Lump: Do you smoke or have a history of tabaco exposure? Can you send us a photo. Depending on your risk factors, you may need to be seen soon.

Answered 11/25/2016

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lymph node: A swollen lymph node can persists weeks after a URI. If it has been at least 6 weeks then I would see a ENT for an opinion.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/28/2016

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A member asked:

I noticed a lump under the jaw (only right side) after my cold, like a swollen lymph node but it's been there for weeks/month. should i be concerned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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