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An extremely hard time swallowing. i have swollen lymph nodes in my neck, could this affect my ability to swallow?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Please seek medical care. You could have streph throat, mononucleosis or other conditions which may warrant medical tx.

Answered 4/24/2013

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