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Daughter had uri 6 weeks ago, developed swollen superficial cervical node, still swollen now and feels fairly firm but not rock hard. is this normal?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Explanation : Cervical lymphanodes very often reacted on upper respiratory infection, this is their function of defense. Still make sense to see a doctor and discuss it. May be blood work should be done.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2017

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