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After how long should visibly swollen and sensitive lymph nodes be considered a problem?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

As soon as: discovered, and most commonly due to active inflammation in the area drained by the lymph node in question

Answered 10/26/2017

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

A week: The vast majority of swollen lymphnodes are associated with some type of viral process. i would wait a week. Unless you are having some other obvious sympotms like sore throat or ear infection.

Answered 10/26/2017

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