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For the past 2 days i have noticed my left tonsil lymph node is swollen, feels kind of hard, and hurts. i also have a sore throat on that side?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Those 2 findings: are consistent. The lymph nodes in the neck and near the jaw bone can become inflamed when there is an infection. Try gargling with warm salt water.

Answered 6/2/2017

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