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A member asked:

I have a swollen and painful lymph node on the right side of my neck and a small bump on my lingual frenulum.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Chiu answered

Infection: If the node is painful, I suggest that you contact your dentist since this appears to be a bacterial infection.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/12/2017

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