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On va care, due to cv19 they only do virtual appts. for 10 days ive had a swollen submandibular node started the size of a pea. no fever or other symptoms. on keflex (prescribed here) now its slightly bigger and a little harder. normal? very anxios?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Resolving infection: Most likely you have a resolving infected lymph node without other symptoms such as fever, sore throat or weight loss. A virtual consultation is available on HT to evaluate the size and degree of involvement. Watch for fever, redness, tenderness and drainage.

Answered 2/20/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Submandibular Node: Good input from Dr. Henley. Check out: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-lymph-nodes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353906

Answered 2/19/2021

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