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A member asked:

Can a warm rag help take down the swelling in my neck?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Yes try it: But has to see your doctor why you developed this swelling , neck swellings need investigation to rule out met. Tumors.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2020

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