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How long can a lymph node stay swollen for?
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Depends on why the node swelled up in the first place. An untreated lymphoid malignancy will stay swollen. Untreated infections, especially chronic infection may keep a node enlarged for months. An enlargement from acute bacterial infection, like strep throat, would subside in weeks.
Answered 6/5/2022
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