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What would cause a hard tender occipital gland? one bigger than the other.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If this has been present just for a few days, they are likely from an infection (viral or bacterial). If they are not getting smaller after 2 weeks , it is best to ask your doctor to take a look at them to make sure that it is not from something more serious.

Answered 3/29/2018

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