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My throat has felt bruised on the outside for a couple of weeks. today i noticed the left side feels enlarged and lump while the right side doesn't?
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Reactive: This is most likely an enlarged lymph node. The vast majority of swollen lymph nodes "react" to viral infections. This is their job description. They enlarge to help fight the infection. It it's larger than a marble or has been their for more than 2 weeks, have your doctor take a look at it.
Answered 10/14/2015
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