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How long is it supposed to it take for swollen glands in throat to go back to normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends: It is variable depending on what type of infection is causing glands to become swollen. Also depends on which glands or if it is lymph nodes. Sorry - can't provide a good response with limited info avaialble.

Answered 5/26/2013

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