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How long can a lymph node stay swollen for?

Q: how long can a lymph node stay swollen for?

: 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.

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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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